For Tottenham it will be their third consecutive London derby after drawing with Arsenal and beating West Ham United while Chelsea have won their last two games in all competitions after a horrendous start to the campaign. Diego Costa gave Chelsea a boost after what can only be described as a dismal season, as this win was their first in four games.
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“They have great conditions without the same pressure other clubs have to do magnificent work”.
Jose Mourinho on Friday night told Tottenham to stop whingeing – because they have had it easy for years.
With Terry injured and Chelsea struggling for form this term, Spurs will be fired up again on Sunday lunchtime.
The Tottenham manager sprang a surprise by picking England striker Harry Kane in a strong starting line-up against Group J minnows Qarabag in Baku, despite facing Chelsea less than 72 hours later. I imagine that, with the stability they are showing, sooner or later – I think sooner – they will be winning trophies or in a Champions League position.
Drogba, who is eager to return to Stamford Bridge in a coaching role once retiring, told The Mirror that Chelsea’s younger players must develop their mental strength to reaffirm their league status.
‘He is not reading the game properly in these actions, ‘ said Mourinho.
Fabregas’ average pass accuracy of 84% in the top flight this season has also been impressive, but the midfielder hasn’t been quite as effective in terms of getting on the ball in key areas and dictating play.
Another factor that could play into Mourinho’s hands for this contest is his counterpart’s lack of desire for the game to be played at the time it’s scheduled for.
“I don’t want to say that it’s impossible he plays, because maybe he plays and then you will say that I was hiding”. He encounters Chelsea’s best this season.
Mourinho said: ”Maccabi deserved better than 4-0″.
Terry limped out of the game in Israel and the Blues captain remains doubtful for the Spurs clash, when Chelsea will attempt to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season.
Kane has now scored nine goals in his last six matches, and defender Jan Vertonghen said: “He’s doing very well”.
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“We’ll be looking to get the result because, of course, it would be massive to get a win and put ourselves through to the last 32”.
