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Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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Tabuteau, S. (2026, October 24). Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-xi-vs-chelsea-fc-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-b1301972.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-24 · by Sam Tabuteau

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Tottenham Hotspur shocked Chelsea 2-0, marking their second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years. Mike Penders scored an own goal on his debut for Chelsea, and Mathys Tel sealed the victory with a late individual effort. The result lifted Tottenham to 12th place in the Premier League table, their highest position since January. Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised the team's spirit and improvement under his leadership despite Maddison's injury setback. Former Spurs player and current Como midfielder Dele Alli mocked Chelsea legend John Terry on social media during the match, celebrating Tottenham's rare triumph over their London rivals. Xabi Alonso acknowledged Cole Palmer's red card as a correct decision and emphasized the need for discipline within his squad. Arsenal joined Manchester City at the top of the league after defeating Everton 2-0 in torrential rain. Chelsea will face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last-16 clash, with Palmer suspended following his dismissal against Tottenham.

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“The articles mention different events: Article A describes Kulusevski's return and Tottenham's first league win over Coventry, while Article B discusses Porro's potential return to the matchday squad after an injury.”
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Predicted Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson, Gray, Tonali, Gallagher, Kudus, Solanke, Marmoush Injured: Simons, Odobert, Mudryk, Savio, Bergvall, Udogie Doubts: Tosin, Kulusevski, Maddison Suspended: Bentancur Time and date: 5:30pm BST on Saturday October 24, 2026 Venue: Stamford Bridge How to watch: Sky Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.
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Porro has been out for a month with a hamstring injury sustained during Spurs’ 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa and missed out as they recorded their first Premier League win of the season at home to Coventry on Monday night. asserted
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The World Cup winner visited a specialist in Spain over the international break to aid his recovery, and De Zerbi said on Friday that the right-back is in contention for a return to the matchday squad. asserted
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Having decided not to risk Destiny Udogie against Coventry, De Zerbi has also confirmed his first-choice left-back remains unavailable for selection against Chelsea. asserted
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“With the medical staff, we are trying to find the best way for him,” the Spurs boss said in the pre-match press conference. asserted
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“But after Manchester United, I have not worked with him, and it is a problem. asserted
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“We are lucky because in the same position we have solutions.” asserted
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Loanee Mykhailo Mudryk is expected back soon from an ankle injury, though he is ineligible anyway for Saturday’s game against parent club Chelsea. asserted
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Lucas Bergvall (knee) and Savio (muscle) are still out, while long-term absentees Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are progressing but still some way from a return to match action. asserted
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There were plenty of positives after Spurs’ 3-1 victory over Coventry, with James Maddison starting his first competitive game since May 2025 and Dejan Kulusevski making his first appearance in nearly 18 months off the bench. uncertain
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Rodrigo Bentancur, meanwhile, will serve the second game of his three-match ban after he was sent off against Manchester United for headbutting Luke Shaw. asserted
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Read More De Zerbi will provide an update on the fitness of his squad during his pre-Chelsea press conference on Friday afternoon. asserted
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Predicted Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson, Gray, Tonali, Gallagher, Kudus, Solanke, Marmoush Injured: Simons, Odobert, Mudryk, Savio, Bergvall, Udogie Doubts: Tosin, Kulusevski, Maddison Suspended: Bentancur Time and date: 5:30pm BST on Saturday October 24, 2026 Venue: Stamford Bridge How to watch: Sky Sports We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies. asserted
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