The latest chapter of the rivalry between Chelsea and Tottenham was due to take place on Friday, February 23, 2024.
There is little love lost between the two London clubs, whose animosity initially stems from geographical proximity but has deepened in recent years as each has become a more significant presence at the top of English football.
Their previous meeting ended in a 4-1 win for Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November 2023, during which the hosts had two players sent off in a frenetic and highly entertaining match. It meant the return fixture in the 2023/24 Premier League season was eagerly anticipated.
However, the match slated for the end of February was postponed, meaning fans will have to wait a little longer before seeing these two locks horns once more.
The Sporting News has the latest on when the game is likely to take place, and why it was rearranged in the first instance.
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The match between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge was initially scheduled for Friday, February 23.
The game was postponed, and there is not yet a confirmed new date or time for the fixture.
A potential slot for the game could be in the week beginning March 4. Chelsea face Brentford away on March 2 and do not then play again until March 11, when they host Newcastle United.
The game was originally due to be held on February 23, but it was postponed when Chelsea reached the final of the Carabao Cup, which took place on Sunday, February 25.
The Blues were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the winning goal in extra time.
Liverpool had been due to face Luton Town the same weekend as the cup final, but that game was
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