Chelsea FC will take on London rivals Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in the Sydney Super Cup, their final high-profile pre-season clash before the Premier League campaign begins on 21 August. The Blues, who finished 10th in the 2025 Premier League table with 52 points (14W-10D-14L), are aiming to build on their midweek 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
What’s the form coming in?
Chelsea’s pre-season has been eventful, with a thrilling 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers showcasing their attacking intent. Tottenham, however, were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC despite fielding a strong XI. Both sides are fine-tuning ahead of the new season, with Chelsea’s league standing last term (58 goals scored, 52 conceded, +6 goal difference) highlighting room for improvement.
Who are the ones to watch for Chelsea FC?
Jamie Gittens has been a standout, netting three goals in three pre-season games and justifying his £50 million price tag. Dastan Satpaev, the 17-year-old Kazakhstan international, also impressed with a debut goal and brings Champions League experience from 2025. Meanwhile, João Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Moises Caicedo remain key figures under new manager Xabi Alonso.
How has the squad changed?
Alonso has wasted no time reshaping the squad, bringing in Premier League veterans Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck alongside rising talents Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix. Departures include Marc Cucurella, Andrey Santos, and Alejandro Garnacho, but the Blues have reinforced defensively and in midfield. Tottenham, now under Roberto De Zerbi, have added Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Sandro Tonali to their ranks.
