Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their pre-international break defeat to Arsenal as they host a struggling Tottenham side at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have lacked cutting edge in recent weeks, but the return of key attackers, including Cole Palmer, could provide the spark they desperately need. Enzo Maresca’s side remains in the thick of the top-five battle and will see this as a prime opportunity to get back on track against a leaky Spurs defense.
Tottenham, on the other hand, have endured a frustrating campaign, sitting 14th in the Premier League table after a series of defensive mishaps. With 43 goals conceded in 29 matches, their backline has been a major concern, and they’ll need to tighten up if they hope to contain Chelsea’s rejuvenated attack.
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While Spurs have shown flashes of attacking promise, their inconsistency has cost them points, and a tough test at Stamford Bridge could add to their woes.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel:
Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Chelsea vs. Tottenham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Thursday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Apr. 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Apr. 3 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Apr. 3 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Apr. 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
Chelsea vs. Tottenham lineups, team news
After missing the Arsenal match and withdrawing from England duty, the availability of Cole Palmer following the international break has been the subject of questions over the last week, but it appears that he will be fit to take the field.
There is more good news as well, as Nico Jackson and Noni Madueke are back in training and targeting this match for their long-awaited returns. The absence of Jackson since early February has been hard to swallow, as Christopher Nkunku has been poor in his stead, while the likes of Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho have been a similar drop-off out wide from the influential Madueke’s standards.
Normally Jackson and Madueke would need to gain fitness off the bench before being ready to start, but on the back end of an international break, it’s possible they could both slot straight back into the XI. The Blues are still without Marc Guiu, who should return in the near future from a hamstring injury, but are otherwise fully fit for the stretch run of the season.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Colwill, Badiashile, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Sancho, Palmer, Madueke — Jackson
Injured: Guiu (hamstring), Kellyman (hamstring), Palmer (muscle, doubt), Jackson (thigh, doubt), Madueke (hamstring, doubt)
Suspended: Mudryk (provisional doping ban)
While the sheer number of individuals on Tottenham’s absentee list has shrunk considerably over the last month, the effect this injury-stricken season has had on the squad remains evident. Ange Postecoglou has a host of exhausted players on his hands, evident in the club’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham prior to the international break where he was forced to rest players like Son Heung-min and James Maddison from the start.
It’s unclear when Dejan Kulusevski will return, as he has been dealing with a foot injury for much of the season that finally left him sidelined prior to the international window. It’s also not clear how fit Richarlison is, after he pulled out of Brazil duty with a calf injury.
Still missing are Radu Dragusin, who is out for the season, and Kevin Danso who is expected to return in the next few weeks from his hamstring injury.
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Spence, Romero, Davies, Udogie — Bissouma, Maddison, Bentancur — Son, Solanke, Tel
Injured: Dragusin (ACL), Danso (hamstring), Richarlison (calf, doubt), Kulusevski (foot, doubt)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, April 1
- Arsenal vs. Fulham (2:45 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. West Ham (2:45 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Man United (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 2
- Bournemouth vs. Ipswich Town (2:45 p.m.)
- Brighton vs. Aston Villa (2:45 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Leicester (2:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Brentford (2:45 p.m.)
- Southampton vs. Crystal Palace (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, April 3
- Chelsea vs. Tottenham (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 5
- Everton vs. Arsenal (7:30 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Brighton (10:00 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Wolves (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham vs. Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, April 6
- Brentford vs. Chelsea (9:00 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. Liverpool (9:00 a.m.)
- Tottenham vs. Southampton (9:00 a.m.)
- Man United vs. Man City (11:30 a.m.)
