Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge this weekend for the first time this season and face no small task to get their home form off to a good start. Former Blues boss Antonio Conte brings his Tottenham side to west London, revitalised from some early summer transfer business and with lofty aspirations.
Thomas Tuchel's men defeated their rivals three times in January and have won five of their last six matches at home against the Lilywhites. However, there's a sense under Conte that Spurs may be a different prospect, and they showed they mean business with their opening day win over Southampton.
Chelsea will have to ensure they are sharper than in their win over Everton, but Tuchel doesn't necessarily believe Tottenham have closed the gap to the Blues. The German coach isn't convinced there was a significant one anyway.
