Chelsea out to extend lead as rivals focus on the FA Cup
Blues can go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League when they face London foes Spurs, who have not won at Stamford Bridge in 23 years
With none of their Premier League title rivals in action this weekend, leaders Chelsea can open up a seven-point lead at the summit by beating Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Arsenal's defeat at Stoke City last weekend, coupled with Manchester City's involvement in the League Cup final, saw Chelsea move four points clear and victory over Spurs would further galvanise their position.
Arsenal and City have commitments in the FA Cup, while Liverpool, who stole into second place last weekend, do not have a fixture.
While City will have three games in hand by the time the weekend is out, Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle says that he and his teammates are increasingly sure of their title credentials.
"We have to believe it. I think everyone believes it now. We have worked hard for this," said the Germany international, who scored a hat-trick in last weekend's 3-1 success at Fulham.
"We have to keep going, keep winning like we did at Fulham, then we will see at the end."
Jose Mourinho's Chelsea are unbeaten in 13 league matches, winning 10 and drawing three, but in Tottenham they face a team with designs on a Champions League place.