{"id":1298,"date":"2019-01-21T10:58:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T10:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spursforlife.com\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2019-01-21T10:58:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T10:58:48","slug":"the-need-to-know-facts-about-chelsea-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spursforlife.com\/the-need-to-know-facts-about-chelsea-away\/","title":{"rendered":"The Need to Know Facts About Chelsea Away"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Thursday, the Lilywhites get the chance to avenge their 2015 League Cup final defeat at the hands of the Blues and dump the Chelsea boys out of the competition at the semi-final stage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Kane\u2019s first half Wembley penalty has given Spurs a slender 1-0 advantage<\/a>\nas they head to Stamford Bridge looking to take a step closer to their first\ntrophy since 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, injury has ruled out the talisman as well as host\nof first teamers including Son Heung-min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so much on the line, can the Lilywhites hold on and\nreach (err) Wembley and finally break their decade long trophy hoodoo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Will Mauricio\nPochettino Play Up Front?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the weekend win over Fulham, Spaniard Fernando Llorente\nwas trusted with the responsibility of leading the line and he got on the score\nsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, it was for Fulham as 17th<\/sup> minute\nown goal gave the Cottagers a half-time lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the veteran is still a class act and there is every\nreason to believe he will take to the pitch at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, Spurs don\u2019t need to win the game, just avoid defeat\nand they are through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Facts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tottenham are seeking their first League Cup triumph since defeating\nChelsea in the 2008 final 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is ironic then that the last time Chelsea won the competition\nin 2015, they beat Tottenham in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pair clearly have a history of meeting one another as\nthis will be the tenth contest between Chelsea and Tottenham in the League Cup.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this season, Tottenham have not had to leave the\ncity of London having dismissed Watford, West Ham, and Arsenal on their way to\nthe semi-final. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea themselves has only left the capital once in the\ncompetition this season when they travelled to Anfield and defeated Liverpool\n2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two home ties have since followed against Derby and Bournemouth\nrespectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Will Win?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No easy prediction this one, but the ball is firmly in\nTottenham\u2019s court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A draw is all the Lilywhites need and with no solid\nreplacement for Kane, there is every chance Pochettino will opt for a defence\nminded approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spurs won on their last visit to the Bridge in an April 2018\nPremier League clash, but this game is an entirely different proposition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backing the draw makes sense in this one as that will leave\nthe Lilywhites dancing all the way to the final to take on Manchester City. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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