Chelsea v Tottenham: Premier League – live
Chelsea face Tottenham in a London derby, with their recent dominance making them favourites, while Spurs hope to build on signs of improvement. The match matters as a test of whether Tottenham can turn promising performances into momentum against a Chelsea side enjoying a stronger start to the season.
Chelsea have won their last six Premier League meetings with Spurs, a run dating to February 2023, and have been unbeaten in the fixture since 2018. Their overall record is 83 wins to Tottenham’s 55. Spurs recently impressed against Manchester United and claimed their first league win of the season against Coventry; kick-off is at 5.30pm BST.
In short
- Chelsea have won their last six league meetings with Spurs.
- Tottenham are seeking momentum after their first league win.
- Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Chelsea’s recent record and stronger start make them reasonable favourites, and their six consecutive league wins over Spurs suggest they have handled this fixture particularly well. Supporters may see the derby as a chance to confirm that form and maintain momentum.
The case against
Tottenham can point to encouraging signs against Manchester United and their first league win of the season as evidence that their performances may be improving. A derby offers a chance to turn that progress into momentum, and past results need not determine how this match unfolds.
Explained simply
Chelsea and Tottenham are two clubs based in London and frequent rivals in the Premier League, England’s top division. Their matches are known as London derbies, but the rivalry also reflects a long history of competing for success and local support.
Chelsea have had the better recent record in this fixture, while Tottenham’s recent results have offered signs of improvement after a difficult start to the league season. The match is a chance to see how the teams compare and whether Tottenham can build on those performances.
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