Tottenham v Chelsea 20th October 12:45

Tottenham v Chelsea - Verdict: Draw 62/25

This fixture has been a stumbling block for Chelsea in the past and some fans may remember the championship apple cart being overturned for Chelsea by Spurs when they were on form a few seasons ago; Claude Makelele, of all people, managed to score a contender for goal of the month and Spurs still managed to come back to beat The Blues.  Chelsea have made a very positive start to the season and they won’t want teams chasing their lead, like Manchester United, to start to think that chinks in the armour are starting to form.  The have an impetus and shouldn’t need much encouragement – but the same can be said for Tottenham: Andre Villas Boas faces his old club for the first time and it couldn’t have come at a better moment for Spurs.  If Tottenham can beat Chelsea they will have managed to achieve five straight league wins and AVB will have firmly won over even the most cynical Tottenham supporter in the absence of Redknapp.  This London derby should be the game of the weekend for the neutral – but be careful where you put your money, if at all.  Both teams will be reluctant to lose and for that reason we think that a draw may be settled for late on if the opportunity arises.