Spurs look to end home wobble against Chelsea’s ill-disciplined attack

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Chelsea to North London this weekend in what promises to be a high-stakes London derby between two unpredictable sides seeking stability and momentum in the Premier League .

Both teams have been inconsistent across competitions, leaving supporters unsure of what to expect.

Tottenham crashed out of the EFL Cup in midweek after a humbling 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United , while Chelsea edged a wild 4-3 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers despite yet another red card — this time to returning striker Liam Delap .

Thomas Frank’s side looked flat and out of ideas at St James’ Park, undone by Newcastle’s dominance in the air as Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade punished poor defending.

The defeat was a sharp contrast to the energy they showed days earlier in a convincing league win over Everton , where Micky van de Ven struck twice to continue his strong start to the season.

Despite their up-and-down form, Tottenham remain in third place after nine games, trailing Arsenal and Bournemouth in the early standings. However, their home form has been a concern.

The Lilywhites have collected just one point from their last three Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, an issue that Frank will be eager to correct against a familiar rival.

Chelsea’s form tells a similar story of promise undermined by lapses in discipline and composure. Their chaotic Carabao Cup win at Molineux marked their third straight away victory in all competitions, but Delap’s dismissal continued an alarming trend — six red cards in their last nine matches.

Manager Enzo Maresca branded the incident “stupid” and “embarrassing”, admitting his frustration with a recurring problem that keeps disrupting their rhythm. That indiscipline could prove costly against Tottenham, as Delap is now suspended and fellow striker Joao Pedro remains a fitness doubt.

Chelsea will also be eager to respond after a shock 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland in the league, their third loss in five domestic games, which has left them ninth in the table and already drifting from the top four.

Even so, recent history favours the visitors. Chelsea have won more Premier League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than any other away team, including last season’s pulsating 4-3 victory.

With both sides desperate to regain consistency and keep pace with the early pacesetters, Saturday’s clash promises intensity, tension and attacking flair — a derby where neither can afford to blink.