Tottenham v Chelsea: 5 reasons to back Spurs to win FA Cup glory

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED - COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 666204736 and 607529584) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea meet in one of the Emirates FA Cup Semi-Finals on April 22, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

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FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED – COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 666204736 and 607529584) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea meet in one of the Emirates FA Cup Semi-Finals on April 22, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London. /

Tottenham have plenty of reasons for optimism

In a curious twist of fate, the two sides battling it out for this season’s Premier League title find themselves pitted against one another today. This clash between Tottenham and Chelsea won’t have any direct Premier League table implications, but the result should reverberate throughout England.

Of course, it wasn’t that long ago that Chelsea seemed to be running away with the league. Only recently have Spurs closed the gap to just four tantalizing points. When the Blues lost 2-0 at Old Trafford it became very apparent that a true title race had begun.

Add all of that up and it equals plenty of intrigue for the FA Cup semifinal between the two sides. Each squad will view this as a chance to strike a psychological blow against their opponent. This match isn’t just about advancing for a chance at silverware, it’s about establishing dominance.

In the end, expect Mauricio Pochettino’s side to come out on top. Read on to discover the top five reasons that Tottenham will overcome Chelsea and add even more intrigue to the Premier League title chase.

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