EPL 2016/17: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Combined XI

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02:  Referee Mark Clattenburg shows a yellow card to John Mikel Obi of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2016 in London, England.jd  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
What a match this was!

Right Wing: Christian Eriksen

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur shoots during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Can he spark the magic?

Eyebrows were raised when Eriksen signed for Tottenham from Ajax. He's probably the only player bought with the 'Gareth Bale money' who has proved his worth. The midfielder has been on and off regards to form but has always stepped up his game whenever his team needs him the most.

With 3 assists, this has been an average season for the midfielder, but he's been a great player off the ball. The Danish International has been vital in Tottenham's dominance in the midfield.


Central Midfield: N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23:  N'Golo Kante of Chelsea and Nemanja Matic of Chelsea react after the full time whistle during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Going hand-in-hand

Rock solid. That's the most simple way to put it. The duo has been on top of their game ever since the formation changed. Conte ditched Fabregas and Oscar to bring in Matic to partner Kante, and it has worked wonders.

The Serbian had a terrible star to the season but has finally found his feet. He's now joint seconds in the assists table with 5. Only Kevin de Bruyne has more than him this season. Kante has begun this season exactly where he left it last time. He's here, there, everywhere for Chelsea and the opponents are finding it tough to get past him.

To add to his impressive performance, he's even got a sublime goal to his list, that too against Manchester United.


Left Wing: Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Eden Hazard of Chelsea controls the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Back to his best

Best player in the Premier League this season without a doubt. He's back in form and is ripping the opponent's defence apart. He's put last season's misery aside and is loving his new role under Antonio Conte.

The 'October player of the month' award winner has seven goals under his belt already and is the 3rd highest goal scorer in the league so far. He scored the goal that ended Tottenham's title chances and will be in for a tough match.

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