Just like signing new players, employing the services of a new manager is always tricky. When the said manager takes over in the middle of a football season, it can be trickier. That’s the situation Chelsea have found themselves in after hiring Thomas Tuchel.
The new manager has not lost any of his last two games. However, it’s still very much early days in his managerial position at Chelsea. And the big tests are still to come, one of which is the London derby against Tottenham this week.
Thomas Tuchel will face Jose Mourinho this week in the battle of sixth versus seventh.
Spurs themselves are currently not enjoying a great run of form themselves. Jose Mourinho’s side have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games, winning only two of those games.
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Their shock loss to Brighton was their second consecutive loss this season. It’s also the second time that Jose Mourinho’s Spurs will loss back-to-back games this season. Add to that their poor run of form against Chelsea in recent times, then you’ll understand what’s at stake for Tottenham.
It’s been over two years now since Tottenham defeated Chelsea in the Premier League. During that time, both sides played against each other four times, with Chelsea winning three of those London derbies.
Will these two teams score in this game?
Which of these two teams will win this London derby?
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This may sound like good news for Thomas Tuchel and his Blues. However, Chelsea seems to have struggled to find the back of the net in recent Premier League games. In their last five, they’ve only managed to score four goals. Away from home in the league, their form is even worse.
Chelsea have only recorded one win in their last five away games in the league, scoring three times and conceding eight goals. This poor away record will a source of concern to their new manager, who will also be aware of their poor record when facing Tottenham away from home.
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Chelsea have only won two of their last six away league games against Tottenham since 2015.
Yes, this is a new era of different managers. It’s also the first meeting between both managers in their career. But records have a way of showing up, especially in derby games like this one. With bragging rights at stake and a chance to climb higher on the table, which of these two sides will come out on top in this London derby?
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