Chelsea vs Tottenham: Premier League preview, predictions, team news and TV info

Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24, 2026, seeking a fourth consecutive home win over their London rivals. Manager Xabi Alonso's side sits fourth in the Premier League following a 2-0 win over Everton. Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side climbed to 16th after securing their first league win of the season with a 3-1 victory against Coventry.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez is sidelined following jaw surgery, handing 21-year-old Mike Penders his first Premier League start, with Reece James and Pep Chavarría also absent. Tottenham will be without several key players including Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, and injured duo Andy Robertson and Tosin Adarabioyo, while writer Ben Gray predicts a 3-1 victory for Chelsea.