Two sides of London clash at Stamford Bridge today, with both looking to recover from adversity in their respective derby losses right before last month’s international break.

On Chelsea’s side we welcome Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson back to the starting lineup. We will need them at their best if we are to break Tottenham and their defence down at the Bridge tonight.

Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sánchez | Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella | Caicedo, Enzo (c) | Neto, Palmer, Sancho | Jackson

Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Acheampong, James, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, George, Nkunku

Tottenham starting XI (4-3-3?):

Vicario | Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Ugogie | Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison | Odobert, Solanke, Son (c)

Substitutes from: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Davies, Gray, Bissouma, Sarr, Moore, Johnson, Tel

Date / Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)

Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6

Referee: Craig Pawson (on pitch); Jarred Gillett (VAR; no semi-automated offside yet)

On TV: Sky Sports Main Event (UK); none (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); elsewhere

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