Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: 5 key battles | Premier League 2020-21

Frank Lampard (left) and Jose Mourinho (right)
Frank Lampard (left) and Jose Mourinho (right)

#3 Thiago Silva (Chelsea) vs Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Harry Kane
Harry Kane

Harry Kane's journey from being called a one-season wonder to a world-class striker at Tottenham Hotspur has been an incredible one. The Englishman is a goal-scoring machine, but this season Kane has proved that he can be much more than that.

The Spurs' #10 has already scored seven goals in nine games this season but has notched up an incredible nine assists too. With 16 goal-contributions in only nine league games, Kane has been one of the most consistent players across Europe's top-5 leagues.

However, it will be interesting to see how Kane fares against a certain Thiago Silva, who has been one of the smartest buys in the transfer market this season.

O Monstro has massively improved the Chelsea rearguard since his arrival at the club. The Brazilian's experience has been key in a young Blues team. Thiago Silva is never afraid of a challenge and could be looking forward to his duel against the Tottenham Hotspur striker.


#2 Reece James (Chelsea) vs Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur)

Son Heung-Min
Son Heung-Min

Son Heung-Min has been on fire at Tottenham Hotspur this season. The Korean international has scored nine league goals this season in as many starts. He is only behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the Golden Boot race and doesn't look like slowing down any time soon.

Chelsea manager Lampard was full of praise for Son in his press conference, as he is aware of the player's threat.

Not known much for his defensive skills, Chelsea academy product Reece James will need to find a way to counter Son Heung-Min's threat. The Englishman has nailed down the right-back spot under Lampard but will have to be at his defensive best to get the better of Heung-Min.


#1 Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea) vs Sergio Reguilon (Tottenham Hotspur)

Hakim Ziyech has been a revelation at Chelsea.
Hakim Ziyech has been a revelation at Chelsea.

Hakim Ziyech is the newest magician in the Premier League, impressing for Chelsea with his dazzling tricks and quick feet.

Ziyech's key attributes are his crossing and trickery on the right flank. The Moroccan puts a crazy dip on his crosses and creates clear-cut chances galore. The 27-year old was considered not physically suited for English football, but he has proved his doubters wrong by producing stunning performances.

However, it will be another new signing - Serge Reguilon - who could have the task of stopping Ziyech when Tottenham Hotspur travel to Chelsea.

Like Hakim Ziyech at Chelsea, Reguilon been a brilliant signing for Tottenham Hotspur. Reguilon is quick, strong, and likes to win the ball up the field rather than defending in 1v1 situations. He has been a key player in a new-look Tottenham Spur side, and his match-up against Ziyech could surely be an enticing one to watch.

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