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Dominic Solanke has to live up to his previous billing vs. Chelsea

Quietly, Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke is starting to show signs of life at the top of the attack, and perhaps pairing him with Omar Marmoush at the…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Writer Joe Soriano argues Dominic Solanke must perform at his best for Tottenham against Chelsea.
Solanke recently scored an equalizer against Manchester United and recorded an assist in a 3-1 win over Coventry.
The writer believes Tottenham will need two or three goals to overcome Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side.

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Hotspur HQ's Joe Soriano argues that Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke must deliver a strong performance against his former club, Chelsea. Solanke recently scored a late equalizer against Manchester United and provided an assist in a 3-1 victory over Coventry City. Soriano notes that manager Roberto De Zerbi has paired Solanke with Omar Marmoush in a 3-5-2 system.

The writer believes Tottenham will likely need multiple goals to overcome Chelsea, who are now managed by Xabi Alonso. Soriano emphasizes that Solanke must utilize his hold-up play, mobility, and passing ability to create scoring opportunities for attacking teammates such as Marmoush and Mohammed Kudus.

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