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5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Tottenham In EPL Week 14

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5 Bold Predictions For Chelsea vs. Tottenham In EPL Week 14

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As Chelsea continue their pursuit of the Arsenal invincible in the record book, they welcome the Spurs to the Stamford Bridge as their next victim. The Blues will be without leading scorer Diego Costa, which could prove crucial to the match outcome. Chelsea sit atop of the table six points clear of second place Man City and look unbeatable at the moment. Spurs have won their last two matches and will want to continue to climb the league table.

5. Game of the Midfielders

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5. Game of the Midfielders

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With the absence of Diego Costa, Chelsea will have to rely on backups Didier Drogba and Loic Remy who have combined for six goals so far this season. Tottenham forward Harry Kane has been great in the UEFA Europa League but quite impotent in the front of Premier League opposition. Most of the Spurs' lethality has come from their midfielders, so keep an eye on those players from both sides settling the game.

4. Hugo Lloris Hard To Beat Without Diego Costa

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4. Hugo Lloris Hard To Beat Without Diego Costa

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Hugo Lloris has been one of the most impressive goalkeepers this season, and Chelsea will have to beat the Frenchman without their best player. The Blues will have to rely on the playmaking brilliance of Cesc Fabregas and the penetrating runs of Edin Hazard to take all three points.

3. Ugly Match

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3. Ugly Match

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It is no secret that Jose Mourinho does not care for his team to play an aesthetically pleasing game, instead opting for a defensive strategy. Chelsea possess the best defense in the league. Combined with Tottenham’s inability to pose any real threat in front of goal, both teams will be in for a scrappy match to make sure a single goal can provide victory.

2. Closer Than Expected

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2. Closer Than Expected

Jan Vertonghen and Branislav Ivanovic: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
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A blowout for Chelsea is still in the cards, but this game should be a close one. Tottenham have been disappointing since the departure of Gareth Bale, but they are a side still capable of a top four finish. Fans should expect a close match with a moderate level of excitement.

1. Chelsea Win

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1. Chelsea Win

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Chelsea’s confidence and quality should see them through against the desperate Tottenham. The game should finish 2-0 for the Stamford Bridge side.

Yoshiki Matsunaga is a soccer writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter yoshikimat, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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