On Easter day in the English Premier League, a real football dessert will be served - London's "Chelsea" will clash with the same city team "Tottenham" at home. The match starts at 6:00 PM Lithuanian time.
These matches are very important for both teams in terms of the tournament table. "Tottenham" is in fourth place and has a 5-point advantage over "Chelsea" behind them, so the "Blues" will do everything to reduce this gap and continue the fight for a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Here are the most interesting facts about the match:
- "Chelsea" has been unbeaten against "Tottenham" in all competitions at their stadium for 30 consecutive matches - the last failure was in 1990.
- "Tottenham" is the worst team playing against "Chelsea" at their stadium - no other team has not won against the "Blues" in 25 consecutive matches in the Premier League.
- In their last two visits to "Stamford Bridge," "Spurs" had an advantage, but they did not manage to win in 2016 (2-2) or last season (1-2).
- Currently, Antonio Conte's team has not had great results in the Premier League - out of the last six matches, the "aristocrats" have drawn four times and only celebrated victory twice.
- If "Chelsea" manages to achieve victory against "Tottenham," it will be the first time since December that they have won two consecutive matches.
- "Chelsea" failed to win their last four matches against the top four teams - two draws and as many defeats. However, all four matches were played away from home.
- In these matches, "Tottenham" will have to watch out for Willian, who is having the best season among "Chelsea" ranks - the Brazilian has already scored 13 goals this season.
- Mauricio Pochettino's team is still the only team that has not lost a single match in the Premier League in 2018 - seven wins and three draws.
- Additionally, "Tottenham" has only won once out of 19 away matches against the top six teams - they triumphed only against "Man City" in 2016.
- Since December, after the loss to "Man City," "Spurs" are undefeated in their last six away matches.
- While Harry Kane is recovering from injury, "Tottenham" has found a new leader - Heung-Min Son has scored seven goals in his last five matches.
