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Can Spurs end their long wait at Stamford Bridge?
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Chelsea host Tottenham on Saturday at Stamford Bridge in London, in the early evening. Spurs have not won here in a long time, and that wait is what this match is about.
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Spurs have rarely won in their last 42 visits to this ground, so the record weighs on them heading into kick-off.
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Roberto De Zerbi has a different view of the record: There are many, many negative records, but for me it's one motivation more.
“There are many, many negative records, but for me it's one motivation more.”
Chelsea come in on a run of wins, and Xabi Alonso sees progress: I think there has been a progression in some parts. So can Spurs end their wait?
“I think there has been a progression in some parts.”
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Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge after Palmer's red cardRead the article
Based on reports by
- The IndependentThe glaring Chelsea problem that Alonso is yet to solve after Palmer sees red
- Evening StandardAlonso confirms Palmer talks after Chelsea red card as message sent
- The New York TimesTottenham's Roberto De Zerbi hopeful that 'special' James Maddison not seriously injured
- The GuardianAlonso urges Cole Palmer 'to learn' from red card in Chelsea's defeat to Spurs
- Notícias ao MinutoMaradona-style slalom? Tel did what he wanted with Chelsea and gives victory to the Spurs
- Evening StandardAlonso sends message to Penders after horror full Chelsea debut