Tottenham have the opportunity to open up a four-point lead over Newcastle United on Sunday in the race for the final Champions League spot. Now one point ahead of the Magpies after capitalising on their recent struggles to win, Spurs take on Chelsea at home while Eddie Howe's men are in Carabao Cup final action against Manchester United.
As inconsistency has plagued Tottenham since October, it is vital that they get the better of their London rivals in the 1.30pm kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if they are to finish the season in the top four. Tottenham's Premier League record against Chelsea leaves a lot to be desired but this is perhaps the perfect opportunity to get one over on them.
Confidence is certainly low at Stamford Bridge with Graham Potter's team currently in 10th having won one of their last eight league fixtures. Tottenham, on the other hand, come into the encounter on the back of an important 2-0 win over West Ham last time out.
