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Chelsea vs Tottenham: Blues dominate the combined XI with attack tipping the balance

We assess which Chelsea players would make it into a combined XI with the Tottenham squad ahead of the London derby. How many are you selecting?

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The writer selected a Chelsea and Tottenham combined XI, giving Chelsea significant dominance across the attacking positions.
The writer's chosen attack features Estevao, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and striker Joao Pedro.
The defensive lineup includes Pedro Porro, Maxence Lacroix, Micky van de Ven, and Andy Robertson in front of goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer James Fudge selected a Chelsea and Tottenham combined starting XI ahead of the London derby, favoring Chelsea heavily in the attacking positions. Setting up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, the selection evaluates key players across both squads regardless of current injury availability.

The writer chose Emi Martinez in goal, a backline featuring Pedro Porro, Maxence Lacroix, Micky van de Ven, and Andy Robertson, followed by Moises Caicedo and Sandro Tonali in midfield. In attack, Fudge selected Chelsea options Estevao, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro over Tottenham counterparts.

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