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

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

Spurs crashed out of the League Cup in midweek after a humbling 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United, while Chelsea edged a wild 4-3 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers/

Thomas Frank’s side looked flat 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 concerning.

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 was their third straight away victory in all competitions. However, Liam 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.

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 to deliver intensity, tension and attacking flair.