The Blues take on the Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday at 9:30 EST. This could potentially be an interesting game. Chelsea currently sit in 1st place in the league, while Tottenham has crawled back from an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Norwich City, and are currently in 5th place. The game will take place at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have the best home record in the premier league, and have remained unbeaten at home for 74 league games. Tottenham, on the other hand, have the best away record in the premier league, picking up 29 points away from White Hart Lane this season. The odds are definitely in Chelsea’s favor. Spurs haven’t won at Stamford Bridge since February 1990. Here are three ways Tottenham can upset Chelsea this weekend.
Take Eden Hazard out of the game
Not literally injuring him of course. But containing him so he can’t influence the game. Chelsea’s star winger is currently recovering from an injury and has been declared fit to play on Saturday. He is a lot for defense’s to handle: with great pace, superb ball skills, and excellent passing. If Tottenham’s defenders can do a decent job and keep him quiet throughout the game, they may have a better chance. Most of Chelsea’s build up goes through the midfield, and Hazard is arguably their best midfielder.
Get the ball to Adebayor in dangerous spots
Adebayor’s away form has been red hot this season, netting seven times in his last six away games. If Tottenham can get him the ball, and give him time to do what he does best, he could be a dangerous threat. Adebayor can score with his head, as well as his feet. He just needs to create space for himself, and get the ball in dangerous areas.
Tottenham’s defense needs to step up.
The defense for Spurs has been downright awful at times this season. They have allowed 33 goals this season, the second most of the top 7 teams in the Premier League. Liverpool has let in 35, yet they have scored 73, whereas Tottenham have only scored 37. Chelsea have a lot of attacking power in their squad, with Hazard, Samuel Eto’o, Oscar, and Willian among those expected to start tomorrow. Tottenham have good defenders, they just need to play well as a unit, and control the tempo of the game. Wide backs Danny Rose and Kyle Walker need to control the dangerous Chelsea wings, as well as help center backs Michael Dawson and Jan Vertrongen. If they play well and stay compact defensively, they just might have a chance.
I’ll end this post with a couple shoutouts. This game is personal to me because my brother Alec is a big Chelsea fan and it would be great to rub it in his face if they lose. Come on you Spurs!
Also, the MLS season kicks off on Saturday. Go Sounders!
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