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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 17:51 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

61 mins: Over an hour gone at Stamford Bridge with Tottenham chasing the game. Lucas Moura tries to pick out Kane in the box but Thiago Silva intercepts the ball and runs it away for the Blues.

[23 January 2022 17:50 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham

58 mins: Antonio Conte goes to the bench and replaces Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga with Lucas Moura and Oliver Skipp. It’s going to be tough for Tottenham to fight back from here but they’ll remember their comeback at Leicester last time out and think they’ve got a chance.

Chelsea have been brilliant since the restart.

[23 January 2022 17:46 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Chelsea 2 - 0 Tottenham (Thiago Silva, 55’)⚽️

55 mins: It’s two! Eric Dier is punished for a push on Hudson-Odoi and Chelsea win a free kick over to the left of the penalty area. Mason Mount delivers a fine inswinging cross from the set piece. Thiago Silva wins the header and glances it into the far bottom corner to double Chelsea’s lead.

[23 January 2022 17:45 · Jack Rathborn]

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[23 January 2022 17:45 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham

53 mins: What a goal that would have been! Chelsea send the ball up to Mount who swivels towards goal. He slots a great pass over to Hudson-Odoi on the left wing and he brings the ball into the box. Mount runs into space on the edge of the area and yells for it back and Hudson-Odoi obliges. Mount hits a first time shot with his left foot and whips it just over the crossbar!

[23 January 2022 17:42 · Michael Jones]

Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham

50 mins: Chelsea have the lead at Stamford Bridge and now Tottenham have to respond. Ziyech has another good chance to double his tally but his fizzes his shot from the inside right this time and Hugo Lloris manages to grab hold of it.

Harry Kane attempts to drive Tottenham forward with a run down the left wing. Jorginho nips in front of him and Kane fouls the midfielder ending the attack.

[23 January 2022 17:38 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham (Ziyech, 47’)⚽️

47 mins: Chelsea break the deadlock! Callum Hudson-Odoi brings the ball down the left wing and then cuts inside before slotting the ball over to Hakim Ziyech. Cesar Azpilicueta draws away Ryan Sessegnon with a run off the ball and Ziyech uses the space to roll it onto his left foot and curl a shot into the far top corner! Fantastic finish.

[23 January 2022 17:37 · Michael Jones]

Second half: Chelsea 0 - 0 Tottenham

Kick off: There’s a delay in restarting the game as on of the nets has a hole in it. After its repair, Romelu Lukaku gets the game back underway. One goal may be enough to win this one but who will break the deadlock?

Chelsea work the ball across to the right side of the pitch where it comes to Mason Mount. He’s pressed by Davinson Sanchez who times his tackle well and puts the ball out for a throw in.

[23 January 2022 17:35 · Jack Rathborn]

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[23 January 2022 17:31 · Michael Jones]

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