Andre Villas-Boas was sacked and replaced by Roberto Di Matteo

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
White Hart Lane
Kick-off: 12.45 BST
TV: Sky Sports 2, Highlights BBC1 Match of the Day.

Tottenham (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Gallas, Caulker, Vertonghen; Dembele, Sandro; Lennon, Dempsey, Bale; Defoe.
Out: Assou-Ekotto, Kaboul (both knee), Parker (Achilles).
Tests: Livermore (hernia), Naughton (foot).

Chelsea (Possible, 4-5-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahill, Cole; Mata, Mikel, Lampard, Oscar, Hazard; Torres.
Out: Sturridge (hamstring), Terry (suspended).

Referee: Mike Dean. Matches: 5. R0 Y10.

Having enjoyed success across North London, at Arsenal, Chelsea should be confident, even if they have failed to win at White Hart lane in their last five attempts. Chelsea’s buildup to a match has again been dominated by off the field issues. John Terry, this week, declined the chance to appeal his punishment from the Football Association for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand and will begin his four-match ban.

There is better news for the Blues with Daniel Sturridge and Frank Lampard both fit to return, while Ryan Bertrand has recovered from an illness that kept him out of England’s World Cup qualifiers.

Chelsea will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season, but know that even a defeat will keep the top of the Premier League table.

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