Chelsea and Spurs set to split Monday night spoils

Chelsea motivated to slow down Spurs

However, the Blues, bruised by losing their tag as English champions in such a fashion, have had the better of Stamford Bridge bouts across the Premier League era, but still look a little long at 17/10 to take three points from Tottenham considering their poor form this campaign.

The west Londoners have dominated duels with their rivals over recent times, with two wins to nil at home on Spurs’ past two league visits across the capital. So, Guus Hiddink’s guys look best value at 5/2 to force a draw, having done so already in the reverse.

Of the club’s motivation to stop Spurs from taking their title, Belgium winger Eden Hazard said: “The fans, the club, the players, we don’t want Tottenham to win the Premier League.

“We have a good game next week against Tottenham and if we can beat them it will be good.”

All-but defunct champions Chelsea still have stopper Thibaut Courtois suspended, with veteran defenders John Terry and Gary Cahill both dubbed injury doubts, so Hiddink will have to rely on his hitmen after thrashing Bournemouth 4-1 last time out.

As it happens, Hazard was a brace hero on that outing and also fired past Spurs twice last term, so is 14/1 to be at the double or better again. While, Spain schemer Cesc Fabregas was the man pulling the strings sublimely, and is 11/2 to get on the scoresheet himself anytime, with Pedro Rodriguez 9/1 to poach the opener for the second successive week.

Tottenham to recover scoring touch

With Dele Alli suspended and doubts over Eric Dier’s fitness, much responsibility will rest on Harry Kane’s shoulders. The striker has struck 24 in the Premier League this season and, title chances or not, will be keen to stake his claim for the Golden Boot, as the Englishman sits just one ahead of closest competitor Sergio Aguero.

Lethal Kane also found the net twice against Chelsea last season and is 9/2 to notch the opener at Stamford Bridge, or a tempting 5/1 to be named Man of the Match. While, much of the midfield dynamism will be down to Mousa Dembele (6/1 to score anytime), with Christian Eriksen (11/4) surely also fancying his chances of unlocking the Blues’ depleted defence.

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Coral’s top tips: Chelsea look tasty at 5/2 to force a draw.