Chelsea & Tottenham name starting XIs ahead of PL grudge match

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have announced their starting lineups as the London rivals prepare for kick-off at Stamford Bridge.

There has certainly been no love lost between these sides over the years, including the infamous 'Battle of the Bridge' back in 2016. However, after a turbulent few seasons for both clubs, Saturday’s fixture comes at a critical juncture.

Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham are coming off their first PL win of the season following a truly dismal start to the campaign.

Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is looking to build on a promising, yet imperfect, start to his tenure which has seen Chelsea flourish in attack and struggle in defence.

Here's how both managers will start the match.

So, can Spurs continue their resurgence or will Alonso's side keep marching towards the top of the table?

Let us know in the comments!

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