Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
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We close the season with a five-match bonanza in just 17 days, starting with this Thursday Spursday night clash with Spurs. This is the reverse fixture of categorically the most hilarious game of the season, and since it’s happening on the worst day of the week, we can only hope for more silliness from Ange’s crew. Considering that we have no idea which Chelsea team will show up in any given half, we can use all the handouts they want to give us. With injuries galore throughout the squad, the...

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