Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
As football games go, these two sides have produced some epic contests.
Over the last quarter of a century, most of them have produced Chelsea victories.
Indeed, you have to go back to February 1990 when a Spurs side – then containing Gary Lineker – last won at Stamford Bridge.
White Hart Lane though has, at least, provided a more even record.
So sports betting fans should look strongly at the attributes of both sides in what has the ingredients to the game of the new year so far.
Indeed, before studying the betting odds, be aware there’s nothing like a wounded rival to stop you in your tracks.
On this occasion, the wounded rival is Spurs.
Wounded because they are enjoying a fine season, yet trailing the Premier League leaders by 10 points.
Wounded because they deserved better than their 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge a mere 36 days ago.
Wounded because they know if they fail to collect at least a point from this encounter, their rivals will create a new record of 14 consecutive victories in a single Premier League season.
As the second half of the campaign officially begins, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is wise enough to know his side are sitting targets for teams desperate to knock them off the top of the table.
Even with Willian, Eden Hazard and Diego Costa leading their swagger, Conte’s men show few signs of allowing their march to be halted.
But they meet a Spurs side on a roll of their own and one who will recall a New Year meeting at the Lane two years ago.
A match where Chelsea arrived as leaders but returned home stunned by a Harry Kane-inspired home 5-3 success and the loss of top spot.
This time, win, lose or draw, Chelsea will remain at the summit.
But with Kane and Dele Alli finally showing their form of last season, and Jan Vertonghen and Kyle Walker due to return from suspension, Spurs know this is a gilt-edged chance to try and close the gap.
It will be a compelling, attacking encounter – both sides will make sure of that.
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