Chelsea are back to their best this season and it appears that consistency is key…
The Blues finally look to be building some momentum and are now sitting proud at the top of the Premier League.
They face a side on the brink of the top four this season in Tottenham, who themselves have been in quite the vein of form – in fact, they are yet to lose this season.
After a 3-2 late victory over West Ham on Saturday, they may have something to say about Chelsea continuing their run of form.
With that, we feel they can continue their great run of form against Tottenham and our landlord thinks that this XI will get the job done….
GK: THIBAUT COURTOIS
The best keeper at the club and pretty irreplaceable at the moment.
CB: GARY CAHILL
Conte seems to like consistency in his team selection and with Cahill finally looking as solid as we know he can be – there is no reason for the England international to miss out here.
He’ll have a tough battle against his fellow England international Harry Kane – who himself is in fine form.
CB: CESAR AZPILICUETA
It’s hard to imagine a Chelsea side without him in it – the 27-year-old is their best option and he has been a solid performer so far.
Since his arrival, Azpilicueta has become a bit of a stonewall in the Chelsea back line.
CB: DAVID LUIZ
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LWB: MARCOS ALONSO
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Many felt Alonso would play more of a sub role at the club, but under Conte he has been a fantastic signing.
RWB: VICTOR MOSES
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He has become a regular at Chelsea since the arrival of Conte.
CDM: N’GOLO KANTE
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What a player.
CDM: NEMANJA MATIC
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But for now, as Conte prefers consistency, Matic will keep his spot at Spurs.
RW: PEDRO
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The Spanish winger has been superb this season and has really come good on the money they spent on him last year.
LW: EDEN HAZARD
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Needs a top performance.
ST: DIEGO COSTA
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He has been in incredible form – and our landlord is backing him for another goal.
