KICK OFF!
Up and running at Stamford Bridge.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 20:16
Chelsea vs Tottenham
How ready are Chelsea for this one? They won’t simply roll over, I’m sure, but their intensity (or lack thereof) could be a key tonight.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 20:13
Chelsea vs Tottenham
Here we go. It’s been a consequential Premier League fixture in the past – could it be again? It’s getting interesting at the Vitality, too….
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 20:11
How can Tottenham send West Ham down tonight? Premier League relegation permutations as Spurs face Chelsea
Right, kick off is nearing. Here’s a last look at the permutations you need to know.
How can Tottenham send West Ham down tonight? Premier League relegation permutations
Spurs are looking to avoid a shock Premier League relegation and can do so at the home of their bitter rivals Chelsea to confirm their status for next season with a game to spareHarry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 20:05
FA Cup final shows contrast between Chelsea and Manchester City – but where do the clubs go from here?
Chelsea’s last outing was at Wembley, of course – Miguel Delaney was there and tried to assess the muddled, uncertain state of both clubs involved in the FA Cup final.
FA Cup final shows contrast between Chelsea and Man City – but where do they go next?
Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Antoine Semenyo’s slick backheel secured another title for Pep Guardiola’s FA Cup winners who look set for another season under his leadershipHarry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 19:55
The new man on the way
Interim Chelsea manager Calum McFarlane revealed ahead of this game that Xabi Alonso had been in touch to check in ahead of his arrival this summer.
“It doesn’t surprise me,” he said of Alonso’s willingness to come to Chelsea. “It’s a massive club, we’ve got really exciting players, some of the best players in the world. They’ve shown at times the quality that we have. It’s a massive club and it will always attract top players and top managers.
“He sent me a text message yesterday, I’ll keep that private. Mainly around the final. We’ve had a brief conversation by text.
“Everyone at the club is excited. A great coach, had a really good career so far, won major trophies. A great playing career. He will have a lot of respect form everyone. It’s a really exciting appointment.”
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 19:45
Roberto De Zerbi insists Tottenham can put terrible record at Stamford Bridge to one side
Tottenham have a wretched record at Stamford Bridge, winning just once in 35 league meetings here.
“Stamford Bridge is difficult,” Roberto De Zerbi said. “It is a tough stadium because the players of Chelsea in this last 30 to 25 seasons have been fantastic. But today is a new game.”
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 19:35
James Maddison backed to be Tottenham’s difference-maker in relegation fight after injury return
James Maddison, meanwhile, offers an option as an impact-man for Roberto De Zerbi again. He nearly earned a penalty last week after his introduction – what a boost his return from injury could be.
James Maddison backed to be Tottenham’s difference-maker in relegation fight
James Maddison returned to play his first match in over a year on MondayHarry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 19:25
Antonin Kinsky given another start
Fair play to Antonin Kinsky. This season could have been bleak for him after Igor Tudor’s cruel axing of the goalkeeper in the first half of the Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid, but he’s battled back and now squeezes out Guglielmo Vicario on merit.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 May 2026 19:14
Team news – Chelsea
There is a start for Liam Delap and new-look backline for Chelsea.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Delap.
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