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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe 2026-27 Premier League season is just three weeks away, which is what brings London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur together for a preseason friendly down in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday.
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Xabi Alonso is the new Chelsea manager after seven short months at Real Madrid, taking over for Enzo Maresca, Calum McFarlane, Liam Rosenior and Calum McFarlane (again) last season.
Spurs are one of, if not, the only clubs that can hold a candle to Chelsea's penchant for changing managers. Last season began with Thomas Frank to start the campaign, followed by Igor Tudor for five (winless) league games and, finally, Roberto De Zerbi, the incumbent hero.
How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start time
Kick off time : 5:45 am ET Saturday, August 1 Venue : Accor Stadium — Sydney, Australia How to watch : Fubo
Chelsea team news
OUT: Estevao (hamstring), Jamie Gittens (hamstring), Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Romeo Lavia (knock) | NOT BACK IN TEAM: Enzo Fernandez, Morgan Rogers, Reece James
Spurs team news
OUT: Mohammed Kudus (hamstring), Xavi Simons (torn ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Wilson Odobert (torn ACL) | NOT BACK IN TEAM: Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke, Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, Marcos Senesi, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr
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