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5 Key Points for Tottenham vs. Chelsea in EPL Week 20

Key Points for Tottenham vs. Chelsea in EPL Week 20

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Tottenham Hotspurs will welcome Chelsea to the White Hart Lane to kick off 2015 and the second half of the Premier League season. The Spurs and the Blues are coming off a tie in their previous fixture, but both sides were previously on a three-game winning streak. Chelsea will want to get all three points to keep Manchester City away. Tottenham need the three to get back in the chase for the coveted Champions League spot.

5. Lloris will be the key figure

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5. Lloris will be the key figure

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Chelsea have shown that they are the most ruthless team upfront in the English Premier League and if Tottenham want to win, their defense will have to put in one of their best performances. The bulk of the Spurs' fortune will depend on the performance of Hugo Lloris.

4. Eriksen brilliant for Spurs

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4. Eriksen brilliant for Spurs

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Christian Eriksen has undoubtedly been the Spurs' best offensive player this season. Fans should expect the noble Dane to play brilliantly only to be let down by his frontline.

3. Diego Costa scores

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3. Diego Costa scores

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After drawing blanks against a key fixture against Southampton in Chelsea’s previous game, Costa will be itching to come through against Tottenham. The Chelsea striker will show the Premier League why he was able to draw level with Cristiano Ronaldo on goals in the La Liga last season.

2. Chelsea defense will have an easy day

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2. Chelsea defense will have an easy day

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Along with the most lethal attack in the Premier League, Chelsea also possess the best defensive record. Tottenham’s striker force have started to improve as of late, but the Chelsea defense should have no problem stopping the Spurs.

1. Chelsea Win

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1. Chelsea Win

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Chelsea have yet to drop points in consecutive games this season, and Jose Mourinho will use every dirty trick he knows to ensure a victory for Chelsea if the game gets too close for his liking. Tottenham just do not look like a team that can beat Chelsea right now. However, Newcastle were able to beat the Stamford Bridge side.

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