Peter Crouch gives surprise Tottenham vs Chelsea prediction as Postecoglou handed title boost

Your morning Tottenham Hotspur digest on Monday, November 6.

Ex-Spurs centre-forward Peter Crouch has backed his old side to comfortably beat Chelsea when the two sides meet in the Premier League this evening. Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast about the match, the former England international said: “I’m strong for Spurs here. I’m 3-0 Spurs, I’m going.”

The Lilywhites currently sit second in the table behind Manchester City. A win would result in them leapfrogging Pep Guardiola's side.

Tottenham Hotspur were handed a significant boost in their hopes of winning this season's Premier League title after Liverpool drew 1-1 with Luton Town on Sunday afternoon. The north Londoners currently sit second in the table, having a game in hand, when they take on Chelsea this evening.

The Reds had the chance to leapfrog Spurs and go second with a victory away to the newly-promoted side, who have struggled since gaining promotion to the English top flight at the end of last term. But Jurgen Klopp's men are two points behind the Lilywhites, who now have the chance to go five points above their title rivals if they beat the Blues tonight.

Ange Postecoglou and Co remain the only team in the division yet to taste defeat in the league after Arsenal lost on Saturday, the first time they have done so so far this season.

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