Frank Lampard gives 2 special reasons why Tottenham clash will be a ‘tough game’
Ahead of Spurs clash Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has give two special reasons why Tottenham clash will be a ‘tough game’
Chelsea against Tottenham is extra special anyway because of the rivalry between the two teams but the fact we’re both in good form and towards to the top of the table definitely adds spice,” Frank Lampard said at a pre-Tottenham press conference.
“We’re all fighting for those kind of positions so all eyes will be drawn to it. I certainly don’t put anything on the fact we beat them twice last season.
“Every new year brings something else and Tottenham invested heavily in the break to bring in some very good players to strengthen what was already a really strong squad. I’m expecting a tough match – their start to the season has shown that.”
It’s interesting that Lampard has not mentioned Jose Mourinho and his return to Stamford Bridge as one of the reasons why this will be such an interesting game – even though it’s this duel between the ‘teacher’ and the ‘student’ that will attract so much attention to this match.
Of course, the current Premier League standings adds another spin: Spurs are first in the table after 9 games, with Chelsea just 2 points behind.