Why is it important for Chelsea to put Spurs in relegation danger?

“How good the game is means a lot Chelsea Especially the record at Stamford Bridge against Spurs,” said Daniel Childs, host of Son of Chelsea The podcast, said.

“Fans demand that records be maintained no matter what the team is in.”

Had more trophies than Spurs Chelsea Until Abramovich bought the club in 2003 and began an era that took them into a different financial stratosphere. Chelsea Also had an unbeaten run against a 16-year-old Tottenham in the league between 1990 and 2006.

Spurs won the 2008 League Cup final when the teams met – but seven years later, it was Chelsea Who won the Wembley showpiece.

Nevertheless, Spurs won the 2008 League Cup final Chelsea But then the next 2015 League Cup final meeting.

The most memorable in recent times was the infamous ‘Battle of the Bridge’ in 2016.

for Chelsea Fans, this was a night that defined the rivalry. In a season where they finished 10th, it was a highlight. They came from two goals down to draw 2–2 before a sensational Eden Hazard goal ended Spurs’ title hopes, crowning Leicester City champions for the first time.

“Eden Hazard’s goal at the Battle of the Bridge will be remembered for a long time,” added Childs.

“In all my years watching us win cup finals and leagues… I’ve never seen or heard a reaction like that because it stopped Spurs winning the league. These games are always the best atmosphere of the season.”

It was a tense match with Spurs receiving a then record nine yellow cards. Midfielder Moussa Dembele was subsequently handed a six-match ban for eye contact. Chelsea Striker Diego Costa. Interim manager Guus Hiddink was also sacked following the match after clashes between players from both sides.

Chelsea Supporter and YouTuber Louis Beneventi said: “Chelsea Fans have different teams that they dislike the most, but for me this is it Tottenham.

“My first cup final was in 2008, when we lost, and it fueled the fire with the Battle of the Bridge in 2016. Fortunately, we have won more trophies than our rivals.

“All Chelsea Fans love to laugh TottenhamCall their ground ‘Three Point Lane’, and it’s a match we always enjoy. We want results to go our way and be on the verge of going down on the last day of the season.

“At the moment, there is discontent Chelsea fanbase, but this game will bring everyone together. The woes piled on the Spurs will compound.”