Scoring a hat-rick at the San Siro would have been a fantastic moment for Gareth Bale while defeating European giants AC Milan in the second round was something for all Spurs fan to cherish. Their journey in the UEFA Champions League this season has been a fairytale one indeed and there will be very little denials on how they mesmerized the whole of Europe with their fantastic atmosphere at White Hart Lane.
But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. But for Spurs, the end virtually seems to near to behold. Harry Redknapp's men are currently embroiled in a battle for the Champions League spots, similar to the one they faced last year except that Redknapp's men were far more commanding at that time. In the current circumstances, draws to West Brom and Arsenal have placed them in a very delicate situation ahead of their clash against Chelsea tomorrow, which has now evolved into a must-win match.
But frankly speaking, Chelsea have had a mini revival, and thanks to that impressive run of form, the Blues are now back in the title race although their chances still remain a slim one. Carlo Ancelotti's men have proved to be a tough opposition in recent times and that fact will not digest well among the crew at Spurs. Nevertheless, both sides need a win tomorrow to back up their two different aim and aspiration.
However, several reasons have prompted Live Soccer TV to stand by our statement that Chelsea will put an end to Spurs' Champions League dream tomorrow and below are the five key reasons behind our reiteration.
1. Chelsea's recent impressive run of form
The Blues have had a mixed season to be clear although their recent run of form suggests otherwise. Chelsea currently sit at the top of the Premier League Form table with five wins in their last six matches. Better still, nine goals in their last three matches does represent a very lethal offensive force at it's best.
When it comes to Spurs, they have only won ONE of their last six matches in the Premier League, conceding a total of 10 goals in those games. This simple piece of stats clearly favors the home side, who have been far more convincing in recent weeks.
2. Fernando Torres' Return To Goal-Scoring Form
Well, it isn't quite a 'form' yet but we all know what Torres can do if he starts scoring goals again. If there was a reason behind his departure of Atletico Madrid, it definitely was in search of a better platform for greater successes. But four years at Anfield justified nothing big and his transfer to Chelsea seemed very imminent at one point.
It was always going to be a tough beginning for the Spaniard but the reality proved to be twice as tough as it originally seemed. Nevertheless, 13 games without a goal was too much to handle and the former KOP hero finally broke his duct against West Ham last weekend. Now, Redknapp must have been worried after seeing that.
One reason behind his popularity in the world of football is his terrific ability of scoring and making goals- a part of his game that makes him so lethal. And his new found confidence at the Bridge might just be the needed catalyst for him to finish off Spurs tomorrow.
3. Carlo Ancelotti's Trust On His Old Boys
How can a double-winning side just suffer a slump of form that emerged out of nowhere? It was simply ridiculous to even think of it but as the season prepared to draw it''s closure, the real tonic behind Chelsea's revival is just too obvious to ignore. In the last three match, the Blues have scored a total of nine goals and to be frank, it all began from Ancelotti's decision to revamp back his first team squad.
Fernando Torres was imminently dropped to bench, while his trust was placed on the likes of Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou. These players have done it before last season and like the saying goes, nothing is more valuable than experience.
The law of physics and nature often overlooks the importance of 'Old'. Old wood are best to burn, old wine are the best to drink, old books are the best to read and old players are the best to trust. And Spurs might just be facing an 'Old Chelsea' at the wrong period of time.
4. Chelsea and Spurs' Head To Head Record At Stamford Bridge
No matter how much Spurs have improved in the past few years or so, statistics show that the Lilywhites will be facing a 'mission impossible' at the Bridge tomorrow. Tottenham have not won at Chelsea's ground in their last 24 matches at the Bridge. A closer look at the last 12 clashes reveals it all. Seven of them have ended as victories for Chelsea while the remaining five are all draws.
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Soccer Teams
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Matches | Win | Draw | Lose | Score | Goals Scored Per Match | Goals Allowed Per Match |
| Chelsea |
12
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7
|
5
|
0
|
25:10
|
2.08
|
0.83
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| Tottenham |
12
|
0
|
5
|
7
|
10:25
|
0.83
|
2.08
|
Also according to the table above, Chelsea have an average of 2.08 goals in every match they face Tottenham at home for the past 10 years. And combine this with Chelsea's recent run of form as well as Spurs' recent defensive record just makes an all-intensified challenge for Harry Redknapp.
5. Gareth Bale's Possible Move To A Left Back Role
Gareth Bale- a man known for all his attacking displays which has earned him worldwide plaudits from all kinds of media organization. His pace is the fundamental key which he uses to unlock all the opposition defences.
But, there is one contradicting situation though ahead of tomorrow's match against Chelsea. Benoit Assou-Ekotto is likely to miss the match with an injury which means thet Bale will be asked to deputize for him at left back. Now, we all know how much the Welshman loves to attack so while this might seem like a normal point, his attacking runs will definitely leave some space and gaps on the flank.
We all know how Chelsea love to attack down the wings with their hardworking fullbacks which gives an idea of the amount of devastation they can bring if offered some space down the wings. Probably, Gareth Bale's own gift could be the master of Spurs' downfall tomorrow.
