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'A big rivalry' - Tuchel on Chelsea's London derby versus Conte's Tottenham

Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of a huge London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel’s side have already beaten Spurs three times so far this season, scoring seven goals and keeping three clean sheets in the process. But Chelsea have struggled of late as their title ambitions have slipped away. They now sit 13 points off Manchester City as securing a top four place becomes a more realistic target.

Meanwhile, Spurs are unbeaten in nine Premier League games under Antonio Conte and are now in a superb position to qualify for next season’s Champions League. A win this afternoon would take them into the top four - and victory at Stamford Bridge would also see Tottenham move just five points behind Chelsea with four games in hand.

But history sides with Chelsea. Spurs have only beaten their London rivals once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League - a win which came in April 2018 as a Dele Alli brace saw them clinch a 3-1 victory. In all competitions, Tottenham have not scored against Chelsea in any of their last five meetings, ensuring they will be extremely motivated this afternoon as a win significantly closes the gap between the two sides. Follow all the team news and match action as Chelsea host Tottenham below, after the conclusion of Crystal Palace vs Liverpool:

Chelsea vs Tottenham

• Chelsea XI: Arriziabalaga, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Sarr, Jorginho, Kovacic, Ziyech, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Lukaku
• Tottenham XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Doherty, Hojbjerg, Winks, Sessegnon, Bergwijn, Kane
• 20’ VAR check for possible red card: Doherty lands on Sarr’s ankle with a late challenge but survives after the review
• 41’ Disallowed goal for Spurs as Kane nudges Thiago before spinning and driving home
• 47’ GOAL! Ziyech curls a stunning strike into the top left corner, 1-0!
• 55’ GOAL! Thiago heads home for the Blues, 2-0!
• Match report: Ziyech stunner inspires Chelsea victory over timid Tottenham

[23 January 2022 18:18 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

87 mins: Save! Antonio Rudiger sweeps the ball behind for a corner that gets whipped into the middle of the box. Harry Kane is the target and wins the header. He powers it at goal but Kepa Arrizabalaga flies across to his left and palms it wide of the right-hand post.

Marcos Alonso comes on for the final few minutes replacing Callum Hudson-Odoi.

[23 January 2022 18:16 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

84 mins: Harry Kane brings the ball down the inside right channel and works it across to Steven Bergwijn on the front edge of the box. Bergwijn attempts to shoot on the turn but doesn’t catch the ball cleanly and scuffs his effort through to Kepa Arrizabalaga.

[23 January 2022 18:14 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

81 mins: Romelu Lukaku is still searching for a goal. He performs a nice step-over before carrying the ball into the box. He shimmies to the left in an attempt to open up space to shoot but runs into traffic and loses the ball.

[23 January 2022 18:11 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

78 mins: Chelsea look to have a good grip on the game. Davinson Sanchez brings the ball forward but is put under pressure from Mason Mount. The defender shakes off the challenge and coolly passes the ball into midfield where Spurs lose possession.

[23 January 2022 18:08 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

75 mins: Great work from Lloris. N’Golo Kante is on in place of Jorginho and he works the ball over to Ziyech who slides the ball into the right side of the box for Chelsea. Mount gets to it first and attempts to pick out Lukaku but he’s closed down by the Tottenham goalkeeper who blocks the pass.

[23 January 2022 18:05 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

72 mins: Close! Ziyech fails to clear his lines gives the ball to Tottenham deep in his own half. It’s played inside to Steven Bergwijn who lays the ball off to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Matt Doherty sweeps in from the right as Hojbjerg threads the ball into the box. Doherty stretches to reach the pass but it just evades him! If he gets there in time, he’s in on goal with just Kepa Arrizabalaga to beat.

[23 January 2022 18:01 · Jack Rathborn]

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[23 January 2022 18:00 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

69 mins: Save! Kovacic laces the ball up to Lukaku who rolls off Davinson Sanchez and turns into the left side of the box. He shoots but smokes a left footed effort straight at Hugo Lloris who keeps it out at the near post!

[23 January 2022 17:59 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

67 mins: Chelsea win a corner and could have a penalty. Cesar Azpilicueta certainly wants one. As the ball comes in Azpilicueta tries to get past Oliver Skipp. Skipp holds his ground but he’s grappling with the Chelsea captain, almost like a rugby tackle, and both men go to ground. Spurs head the ball away and the referee blows the whistle giving the visitors a free kick judging Azpilicueta to be at fault.

[23 January 2022 17:56 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

64 mins: Great work from Sanchez to deny Chelsea a third goal. The Blues sweep down the right and give the ball to Ziyech. He cuts inside and threads the ball into the box. Lukaku runs in behind and will have a chance on goal but Sanchez sticks out his right leg and intercepts the ball.