Dugout Discussion
2 May 2016 1676 comments
Paul Paul
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Gameweek 36 culminates with a showdown at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea look to end Tottenham’s bid for the title.

The Blues prepared for this one with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Bournemouth last time out and with a double Gameweek 37 just around the corner, tonight’s match affords an early scouting opportunity as we fine-tune out plans ahead of the weekend’s deadline.

Of the two sides, though, it’s Spurs who boast the greatest goal threat ahead of a match they need to win in order to keep their slim chances of clinching the Premier League intact.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men lead their hosts by 75 shots to 46 over their respective last four – a tally bettered only by Liverpool (80) – whilst the visitors have also offered a far superior close-range threat, racking up 43 attempts inside the box to Chelsea’s 31.

In terms of defensive data, Spurs again impress more than the deposed champions, who have managed a single clean sheet in ten Gameweeks – against Aston Villa. The visitors have afforded the opposition just 25 efforts inside the box – a tally bettered by just four other defences – with Chelsea not too far back on 30.

Whilst Foxes fans will be hoping for a title-winning favour from Guus Hiddink’s side, then, the numbers suggest that the visitors still have reason for optimism as they look to keep the race for the crown alive for at least one more round of fixtures.

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  1. Sjaugen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Willian closing in on a red here

  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rose dead

  3. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    That's a pen!

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You're a minute behind.

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm on SkySlow

  4. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard actually seems up for it ya know ...

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'd rather have Micky Hazard.

    2. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rotation worries at that price tag? Chelsea not fielding youngsters because it's Spurs as well

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He looked up for it when he scored two goals last GW. I don't blame some people for buying him.

  5. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who's getting rid of Hazard then?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Whos got hazard?

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'll get them Dukes

    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry meant Ageuro? Was watching Hazard while typing! DOH!!!

    3. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lovely finish that.

  6. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Hazard I need you dude!

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    OMG cahill

  8. FudgyBadger
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    get in boooom

  9. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Cahill goal

    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

      Sours CS gone

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Game on!

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yay!

      1. Jay_
          9 years, 11 months ago

          🙂

        • Swan - Villa Proud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          🙂

      2. Studgie G
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        yes no cleanie

      3. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        BOOM!

      4. Jay_
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Willian assist

        • camarozz
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yes!!!!!!!!!!

        • Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          YES! Right Kane, as many as you like now.

        • Sjaugen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Who ho Spurs cleanie gone

        • Jøssy ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks god the CS is gone!! 😀

        • Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Arrrggghg

        • Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I LOVE YOU GARY

        • Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          C'mon Cesc, get involved.

        • JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yes Spurs CS gone

          1. Pompel
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            ^^^

        • Murder on Zidane's Flo…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Strikers instincts from Gazza there!

        • For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Green Arrow!!

        • Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Why isn't Cesc on set pieces?!

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            He's on some. Sometimes.

          2. Swan - Villa Proud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Splits with Willian

          3. Sif
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Lost his magic hat.

        • El Patron
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          YEEEEEES no CS!!! 😀

        • Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          oh damn is that a willian assist

        • Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          you know your rivals Alderwireld is gonna score soon.....

        • Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Gary Cahill

          He can't defend but he can score goals

          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            That's what you want from your starting CB really.