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Despite Tottenham’s torrid home form, Thomas Frank has delivered a bold message ahead of the London derby against Chelsea.

It is a clash between two London sides in the Premier League this weekend, with Tottenham Hotspur taking on Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This is only Frank’s second match against one of the traditional big six, and he will be hoping to make it two out of two at the weekend, having already beaten Manchester City earlier this season.

Tottenham’s record against Chelsea, however, leaves a lot to be desired, with the Blues winning each of the last four encounters between the two sides in the league.

Thomas Frank praises Tottenham fans ahead of Chelsea clash

Tottenham’s home record this season has offered little encouragement, with only three teams posting a worse return on their own turf.

Frank is aware of his side’s bizarre home struggles, but he remains adamant that the supporters have played their part impeccably.

The Dane believes he has the best fans in the world and has called on them to create an atmosphere that is deafening against Chelsea.

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Speaking to football.london, he said he expects the supporters to play a decisive role once again.

“Home game against Chelsea under the floodlights is going to be unique and special. I am really looking forward to it. We need the fans behind us. I know they give us everything and the best clubs are all united together.

“That is the plan and the aim. 5,000 fans travelling on Wednesday night on the roads. That is incredible determination from the fans and we need that from the team.

“Maybe the best stadium in the world and definitely the best fans in the world, and we know the sound in that stadium can be insane.”

Pedro Porro joins Thomas Frank in praising Tottenham fans

Spurs have managed just one win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but if they are to get a result, they will have to overcome a Chelsea side who have dominated recent meetings.

Frank is not the only Tottenham man to have praised the incredible fans who continue to support this Spurs side through thick and thin.

Pedro Porro, following Tottenham’s Carabao Cup defeat against Newcastle, also hailed the away supporters for their unwavering backing.

After three consecutive away fixtures, Tottenham return home as they host London rivals Chelsea on Saturday evening.

After exiting the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in midweek, Thomas Frank now faces his first real test as he prepares for a London derby for the first time as Tottenham manager.

Tottenham may not be thrilled about returning home after three games on the road, given their away record this season, which happens to be the league’s best, but they also have the fourth-worst home tally with just four points from four games. Prior to the Carabao Cup loss, Spurs’ only win in their last four came in a 0-3 victory over Everton last weekend.

As for Chelsea, they find themselves quite a distance behind their rivals in the Premier League table. Tottenham sit third, while Enzo Maresca’s side have struggled for consistency, currently down in ninth.

The Blues did manage to reach the fifth round of the Carabao Cup after a chaotic 3-4 win over Wolves, but in the Premier League, they slipped to a late 2-1 defeat against newly promoted Sunderland last weekend.

What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea kick off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025

Kick-off time: 5:30 pm BST

Referee: Jarred Gillett

VAR: Craig Pawson

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Head-to-head record

Tottenham’s record against Chelsea hasn’t been a pretty one in recent years. During Ange Postecoglou’s two seasons in charge, Spurs lost every single league meeting with the Blues, including a narrow 1-0 defeat in April most recently. Earlier that season, they somehow threw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 at home.

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Spurs have managed just one win in their last 13 Premier League encounters with Chelsea, drawing twice and losing ten of those matches, including the last four since their 2-0 home win back in February 2023.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have turned the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium into something of a happy hunting ground. They’ve won five of their six league visits there, more than any other away side.

However, Thomas Frank will quietly fancy his chances of flipping that script, given he’s got a decent track record against Chelsea, winning three, drawing two, and losing only once in his previous 6 meetings as the Brentford boss.

Tottenham team news

It’s more of the same on the injury front for Spurs as the dreaded month of November kicks off, with ten players currently sidelined. Archie Gray is the latest name added to that worrying list.

Guglielmo Vicario was rested for the Newcastle defeat due to a minor knock, but Frank confirmed he’s fit to return. Wilson Odobert missed out but will also be available for selection against Chelsea.

Frank also revealed that Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are both available, although Dominic Solanke will be out until after the international break.

Confirmed absentees include Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Kota Takai, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski.

Chelsea team news

Chelsea were also able to rotate slightly in their Carabao Cup thriller against Wolves. Joao Pedro was left out entirely to keep him fresh, while Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, who have both been managing light fitness concerns, only came on late in the game.

Otherwise, Enzo Maresca has most of his squad available. Cole Palmer remains sidelined for a few more weeks, and Levi Colwill has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kudus, Kolo Muani, Johnson.

Antonin Kinsky endured a rough outing against Newcastle, being at fault for both goals conceded, while Vicario remains in top form and should slot straight back in.

If Romero is passed fit, he’ll certainly start alongside Van de Ven, who was an unused substitute in midweek.

In midfield, Lucas Bergvall might make way for Pape Sarr, while Xavi Simons could replace Brennan Johnson on the left flank to freshen things up.

Our prediction

Brennan Johnson and Lucas Bergvall were among the brighter sparks in the Carabao Cup loss and could carry that momentum into this clash.

Chelsea won’t make life easy as Enzo Maresca’s squad depth gives him options all over the pitch. That said, Spurs will be relieved not to see Cole Palmer, who’s always been a problem in recent meetings.

Still, Chelsea have exciting attacking threats in Estevao and Joao Pedro, both of whom have impressed since arriving in the summer.

Ultimately, this is the kind of fixture where atmosphere and motivation can tilt things. Thomas Frank probably is aware of just how much a derby win would mean to the fans, given it’s something they’ve been starved of for two years.

That very desire could be what drives his side to go the extra mile and finally deliver it in front of their home crowd.

Predicted score: Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea

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Tottenham Hotspur are now plotting a move for a West Ham United star in January and are prepared to make a big offer for his services.

Back in the summer, Mohammed Kudus became the first player to move from West Ham to Tottenham since 2011, and the winger has been outstanding since walking through the door at N17.

The £55m that Spurs paid for Kudus appears a massive bargain, given that the 25-year-old Tottenham man’s numbers have been up there with the best.

It has now emerged that the North London club are looking to raid their rivals for another one of their best players.

Tottenham prepared to launch a big offer for Jarrod Bowen

According to Fichajes, Spurs now have West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen in their sights for the January window.

The Hammers are currently mired in a relegation battle, with Nuno Espirito Santo being unable to turn around the club’s fortunes after replacing Graham Potter.

It is revealed that Bowen is thus considering his future at the London Stadium, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as a ‘clear candidate’ to secure his services.

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The outlet claims that the Lilywhites are ready to launch an offer of €60m (£52.8m) for the 28-year-old when the transfer window reopens in January.

Why Spurs may struggle to land Bowen

The West Ham owners are very unpopular with their fans, with protests raging at the club almost every week.

The fact that they sold Kudus to Spurs for just £55m in the summer did not help their popularity, and they would be aware of the kind of backlash they would face if Bowen is also sold to Tottenham.

The England international will not be short of suitors if he decides to leave the Hammers, and Spurs are the last club that the East London side would want to sell him to.

A journalist has revealed whether Brennan Johnson has a future at Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank.

Frank has had a major problem in the left-wing role this season. He has tried Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel and Xavi Simons in that position, but none have really set the world alight.

Now, it appears the Dane is trying something different by playing Mohammed Kudus as a number ten, which has allowed space for Johnson on the right, while he appears to be persisting with Xavi on the left.

Some have wondered if Tottenham will cash in on the Wales international, but according to a new update, that is not on the cards in January.

Brennan Johnson believes he has a future at Tottenham

Journalist Graeme Bailey has now said that even though the former Nottingham Forest man has not been a regular in the Spurs starting line-up, Thomas Frank values his attributes.

He made it clear that the 24-year-old is not thinking about leaving the club and remains determined to prove his worth under the new regime.

Bailey told TBR Football: “Brennan Johnson is determined that he has a future at Spurs and can convince Thomas Frank that he can be a key player for him. We understand Frank likes Johnson and believes he is capable of playing at a high level, but the consistency factor is a worry.

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“Like with the whole Spurs squad, Frank is getting to grips with how he sees it going forward, what work needs to be done. The fact Spurs are still in the market for another wide player may be an indication that Johnson has work to do to convince Frank that he has a long-term future.”

What Thomas Frank has said about Johnson

Just over a week ago, Frank referred to Johnson as a ‘really important player’ for Tottenham, insisting that it is just about finding him the correct role in his system.

Previously, the Spurs boss said that he is a big fan of Johnson’s ability to arrive in the box at the right time, admitting that the 24-year-old does that better than the other forwards at the club.

The former Forest man will hope that he has a run in the starting eleven over the next few weeks and is able to find his goalscoring boots.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for an experienced England international, who has been one of the most consistent defenders across the Premier League for several years.

Recent developments have shown that Tottenham may not be as light at centre-back as some previously thought. Kevin Danso has earned everyone’s praise with the way he has stepped up in Cristian Romero’s absence.

Radu Dragusin is now back in full training and is not a long way away from returning to action after suffering an ACL injury at the start of the year.

However, despite having these options at his disposal, it has been claimed that Thomas Frank wants to add another experienced centre-back to his squad, and the Lilywhites have now allegedly set their sights on an England international.

Tottenham is battling several Premier League clubs for Aston Villa star

According to a report in CaughtOffside, Spurs are now turning their attention to Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa ahead of the January window.

The report claims that Frank is eager to bolster Tottenham’s defensive depth due to the injury record of Romero and Van de Ven, and the North Londoners view Konsa as a good option.

However, they are expected to face competition from Liverpool and Man City, who both have the Villa man on their wishlist.

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Additionally, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are also watching the 28-year-old’s situation closely ahead of the transfer window.

What is Aston Villa’s stance on Ezri Konsa?

CaughtOffside say that while Villa are reluctant to sell Konsa, the club’s financial situation may force them to consider offers for the defender.

In order to comply with PSR regulations, Unai Emery’s men may need to sell a homegrown player, as the fee from such a sale would go down as pure profit in their books.

Konsa is contracted at Villa Park until 2028, and the outlet alleges that the Midlands club value him between £40m and £45m.

Tottenham Hotspur have been told whether Scott McTominay would be interested in a return to the Premier League in January.

Thomas Frank has three solid central midfielders at his disposal in Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Pape Sarr.

However, Spurs are struggling for options beyond that as Archie Gray is only 19 years of age, while Yves Bissouma does not appear to be in Frank’s plans.

It thus comes as no surprise that Tottenham are thought to be eyeing a number six in January, and over recent days it has been suggested that Spurs could make a move for Napoli star Scott McTominay.

What is Scott McTominay thinking about Tottenham’s interest?

The Lilywhites’ interest in the former Man United man is now new, with Tottenham also exploring a move for McTomminay when he left Old Trafford in 2024 to join Napoli.

However, journalist Sacha Tavolieri has now claimed that the Scotsman, who has been one of the standout players in Serie A over the past 15 months, has no interest in leaving Napoli in January.

Tavolieri told Sky Sports: “While several English media outlets have reported growing interest in Scott McTominay from Tottenham and other Premier League clubs in recent days, the Scottish midfielder appears in no rush to leave Napoli.

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“According to our sources, the player’s entourage has firmly denied rumours of a possible return to England, stating that McTominay is extremely happy in Campania. Despite approaches from some English clubs, McTominay has no intention of leaving Napoli in the short term.”

Napoli could make move to ward off Spurs’ interest in McTominay

Tavolieri went on to explain that Antonio Conte’s side value the midfielder’s influence both on and off the pitch very highly.

He suggested that the Serie A champions could thus offer McTominay a new deal to prevent Premier League clubs from trying to poach him away.

The journalist added about the 28-year-old’s situation: “A contract extension is not out of the question in the coming months. The player, under contract until 2028, would like to sign a long-term contract with the Partenopei club, attracted by the project and the passion surrounding the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

“The Neapolitan management, for their part, appreciate his exemplary mindset and his influence in the dressing room. If Scotland have found a pillar for their national team in McTominay, Napoli seem to have found a new warrior in midfield – determined to make their mark on Serie A.”

There has been a big development regarding Brazilian starlet Rayan Vitor, who is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur during the upcoming transfer window.

Spurs Web has been closely tracking the speculation linking the 19-year-old with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur since it first emerged that the Lilywhites had sent scouts to Brazil to watch Rayan.

Rayan has a release clause of €40m (£34.3m) in his contract at Vasco Da Gama, and it has been alleged that Thomas Frank’s men have explored activating it.

However, over the last few days, several reports have stated that Vasco are working on tying the Tottenham target down to a new contract.

Vasco Da Gama reject offer for Tottenham target Rayan

A new report in NT Vascainos has now claimed that there continues to be interest from Europe in Rayan, with Real Betis being the latest to enter the race.

In fact, the La Liga club made an offer of €25m (£22m) for the wide-forward, but this was swiftly turned down by Vasco.

The proposal failed to convince the Brazilian club, who believe Rayan is worth far more given his performances this season.

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The report also confirms that Vasco are in the advanced stages of tying the teenager to a new deal, which will see his release clause rise to around €70m (£61.5m).

Rayan deal looks very difficult for Spurs

It no longer appears just to be speculation that the Brazilian forward is set to sign a new deal.

In fact, a few days ago, Vasco’s director of football revealed that he is confident that Rayan will sign on the dotted line very shortly.

One forgotten Tottenham Hotspur man has emerged as a target for Juventus ahead of the January transfer window.

Thomas Frank has continued to show faith in the Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palinha midfield pairing, while Pape Sarr has excelled when opportunities have come his way.

Archie Gray is now potentially out of action for four weeks, which limits Frank’s options in the middle of the park.

Spurs also have another forgotten midfielder in their ranks in Yves Bissouma, who is also out with a long-term ankle injury, which he picked up during the international break.

It turns out the former Brighton man is on the radar of one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Juventus eyeing move for Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma

Clubs have reportedly been queuing up to land the Spurs midfielder, but the big question is whether his recent injury would put off suitors.

According to a new update from Tuttosport, one club who have not been put off is Juventus.

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The report claims that the Bianconeri are looking to add reinforcements to their midfield, and the Tottenham Hotspur man is one of many names on their wishlist.

Former Spurs director of football, Damien Comolli, who is now the general manager of Juve, is thought to see Bissouma as a tempting option and someone who would fit the club’s needs.

Spurs may lose Bissouma on a free transfer

TuttoJuve say that part of the attraction for Juve with the 28-year-old is his contract situation, with his current deal running out next summer.

The Serie A giants thus believe that a cheap deal can be done for Bissouma in the upcoming transfer window.

If they fail to do that, Juve are said to be ready to consider negotiating a pre-contract agreement with the Mali international so that they can sign him for free next summer.

An experienced Tottenham star, who has been a regular in the starting eleven under Thomas Frank, is being targeted by the club where he first made his name.

Just like every manager, Thomas Frank clearly has his favourites at Tottenham, with the Dane trusting some of his senior men to play nearly every game despite many criticising his selections.

The best example is Frank’s continued backing of the Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha double pivot in midfield, which has undoubtedly made Spurs much more solid defensively.

However, even though Bentancur only signed a new contract with Spurs earlier this month, he has emerged as a target for his former club.

Boca Juniors want to sign Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur

According to a report in El Intransigente, Boca Juniors have set their sights on bringing Bentancur back to the club.

Bentancur graduated from the Argentine club’s academy and spent two years with their first team before moving to Juventus in 2017.

He spent nearly four and a half years with the Old Lady before Antonio Conte brought him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in January of 2022.

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The Argentine season ends in December, and Boca are keen to add to strengthen their midfield in the off-season, with the club having the Tottenham man on their three-man midfield shortlist.

Boca president views Bentancur as ‘dream’ signing

El Intransigente explain that re-signing Bentancur is the ‘big dream’ of Boca president, Juan Roman Riquelme, who is a fan of the 28-year-old.

It is alleged that Riquelme views Bentancur as the ideal man to partner alongside Leandro Paredes at the Buenos Aires giants next season.

The outlet adds that the Boca president is aware that signing the Tottenham man would be ‘practically impossible’, given his recent new contract, but he is not prepared to give up on his dream just yet.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed how much it would take to sign Vitor Roque from Palmeiras in 2026.

One can understand why Spurs are being linked with number nines ahead of the January window, given the issues Thomas Frank has had up front.

It emerged a couple of weeks ago that Tottenham and Chelsea are ready to make a move for Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque in January.

The former Barcelona man has been on fire since returning to Brazil at the start of this year, with the striker having found the back of the net 17 times in 46 matches this term.

How much would Tottenham have to pay for Vitor Roque?

A new report in Bolavip has now confirmed that both Spurs and Chelsea are eyeing a January move for the 20-year-old centre-forward.

In fact, it is alleged that both London sides have already launched informal enquiries about Roque’s availability.

The outlet says that Palmeiras are very aware that the interest in the youngster’s services is growing across Europe, and have thus made their stance clear ahead of January.

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The Brazilian club have allegedly told Roque’s other suitors that they will only consider an ‘irresistible’ offer above €50m (£42m) for the player.

Spurs may face one big challenge in their Roque pursuit

Apart from the high asking price, there is another challenge that the Lilywhites may have to overcome to land the Brazilian.

Bolovip explain that Roque does not want to hurt the ‘sporting goals’ of Palmeiras this season by leaving before the campaign comes to a close.

Additionally, the former Barca man believes that his best chance of getting into Brazil’s World Cup squad is to continue playing regularly at his current club.