Two top English Premier League clubs prepare for an important matchup on Saturday, as Tottenham Hotspur plays host to rival Chelsea.

Tottenham have had a mixed start to life under Thomas Frank, with one ‘very worrying’ situation for the Dane now highlighted. Spurs were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United this week, greatly diminishing their chances of securing a trophy this season.

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For Tottenham, Archie Gray is reportedly the latest Spurs player to suffer an injury. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are close to returns but are still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.

Pedro Porro was forced to order both Djed Spence and Randal Kolo Muani over to Tottenham’s away supporters at St James’ Park. In the aftermath of their defeat on Tyneside, the pair were spotted heading straight down the tunnel, before the Spaniard intervened and forced them back out.

Newcastle have won two free-kicks in dangerous areas already and from the second one, Sandro Tonali's delivery found the head of Malick Thiaw but his header was blocked. The ball found its way to the edge of the box to Joe Willock and his effort was blocked too. A much changed Newcastle have looked bright early doors.