Chelsea Afternoon Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October 2026: Alonso Faces Team Change Ahead of Tottenham Clash

Attention is turning to Saturday evening's Stamford Bridge showdown with Tottenham, with Xabi Alonso looking to guide Chelsea to a third straight Premier League win (Football.London). Football.London reports that Alonso has been forced into one major change for the game, though he is expected to remain relaxed despite a late injury blow having had a full week to prepare (Football.London) (Football.London).

Elsewhere, Chelsea's official website has been looking back at the history between the two London rivals with a gallery charting Chelsea vs Tottenham over the years (ChelseaFC.com).

Fans heading to the match have also been given an important update from the club regarding attendance on the day, so supporters are advised to check the official details before setting off (ChelseaFC.com).

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