Tottenham vs Chelsea: The 'lock-breaking' battle

(Baonghean.vn) - Chelsea is currently alone at the top of the Premier League this season, continuously creating a safe distance from the opponents chasing behind. However, if they want to widen their path to the throne, they will have to remove the first key "lock" named White Hart Lane in this return leg. Meanwhile, if they want to continue chasing the championship race, Tottenham will have to decode Conte's versatile 3-4-3 tactical formation.

Chelsea are capable of destroying White Hart Lane…

The 3-4-3 formation is helping Chelsea become a real “winning machine”. Resurrecting from the ashes to have a series of 13 consecutive matches in the most severe tournament on the planet is an impressive “achievement” of the “king” of winter this year.

That winning streak has yet to show any signs of stopping as Coach Conte’s team is playing with great excitement, defending firmly and attacking brilliantly. Looking at the way the blue team plays, one feels as if each match is an explosion to relieve the frustration of last season, to erase the so-called Mourinho obsession. They play pressing from afar, both in a rapid attack and a solid defense, both against strong opponents as well as when facing “weak opponents”. Being cautious, certain, “knowing the enemy, knowing yourself” to “strangle” the opponent at the right time is what people are feeling at Chelsea under Conte.

Chelsea had an impressive 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham in the first leg…

Despite having to travel to White Hart Lane, many people still have faith in "The Blues". Because Chelsea has always been Tottenham's most hated "neighbor" under Pochettino in the past 2 seasons. Even last season, when they were going downhill due to the "Mourexit" crisis, they were still able to hold the "Rooster" to a 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane, before humiliating their opponent 2-0 in the second leg at Stamford Bridge. In the first leg this season, at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea once again made Tottenham "swallow the bitter pill" when they won 2-1.

There is another reason why people believe in Chelsea's victory. That is, they are determined to defeat them to surpass Arsenal's achievement in the 2001-2002 season to become the team with the longest winning streak in the history of the Premier League (14 matches). But more special than that, it is the way Coach Conte "fans the fire" into his students, making them always have the spirit of a brave warrior, thirsty for victory, to affirm the class of a "monster" with ambitious hegemony.

All of that helps Conte's "invincible" army confidently attack White Hart Lane, remove the key "lock" of Tottenham, adding more pain to coach Pochettino and his team? Tomorrow, they will continue to be "alone" at the top of the rankings but will not be cold because of the warm smile of victory.

.. but be careful “"claws" of the "Rooster"!

Yes, although they are underestimated, Tottenham also have their own beliefs. Didn't Pochettino's team play very well in the first leg? The pressing style of the "Rooster" made Chelsea's 3-4-3 formation face many difficulties, and it was Spurs who opened the score first. This time, the motivation to pursue the race, the determination to take revenge and the mission of a "mission" to rescue the Premier League will help Tottenham determined to keep 3 points at home.

... but Tottenham are reviving with four consecutive wins in the Premier League

Obviously, the fans of the “Rooster” also have enough reasons to believe in a victory. Because Tottenham is in very good form, the excitement has helped the team of coach Pochettino have 4 consecutive victories recently. Especially, their attack is also as sharp as Chelsea when they have scored 13 goals in the last 4 matches. The unbeaten record at home (7 wins, 2 draws) this season further strengthens that belief.

Coach Pochettino can also "fight poison with poison" when the pressing style in the 3-4-3 tactical formation like Chelsea was extremely effective in the recent 4-1 victory over Watford. In particular, the motivation to enter the TOP 3 will be the reason for the "Rooster" to be determined to "live and die" to win, breaking Chelsea's winning streak. That is the historical mission, the heavy test that Tottenham must overcome to continue to nurture the hope of chasing the race for supremacy./.

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