Chelsea vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates

Both teams are building some momentum after stuttering starts to the season, though the Blues will have to cope with the shock absence of Joao Pedro through injury as Geovany Quenda makes his first start for the club along with Mike Penders. Xabi Alonso has overseen back-to-back wins for the first time in the Premier League to take Chelsea into the top four, and the hosts have lost just once in their last 16 home meetings with Spurs.

Another win today would make it a record-breaking seventh in a row against their north London foes. To say the Bridge has been an unhappy hunting ground for Tottenham is an understatement, though James Maddison is fit to start as Dominic Solanke drops to the bench.

Chelsea vs Tottenham latest news Live updates Early Kinsky error opens door for Palmer Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham 6 mins:A poor pass from Kinsky has Spurs in bother as Palmer comes charging into that right channel and delivers a dangerous cross that falls safe. Stamford Bridge rocking in the rain on derby day Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Standard Sport's Arthur Ferridge at Stamford Bridge Stamford Bridge is rocking.

Spirited chants of 'we hate Tottenham' during the Liquidator, followed by a full-throated 'Blue is the Colour'. The driving rain is only adding to the derby atmosphere.

Should be a fun couple of hours, this. Chelsea bring back bold corner strategy Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham 4 mins:Tottenham earn the first corner of the day, but have to hold several defenders back as Chelsea are leaving four up near the halfway line.

We've seen that before this season. Early test for Penders Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham 3 mins:An early punch away in his box from Penders, before Palmer then needlessly trips Maddison to give Tottenham the chance to swing in another set-piece delivery in the wet and windy conditions.

Somehow Robertson hits the one-man wall. Kick-off We are under way in the inclement conditions at Stamford Bridge, where both sides are in their familiar home strips - blue against white.

Chris Kavanagh is the referee, with John Brooks on VAR duty. Some nervy moments for Tottenham in the opening exchanges courtesy of Kinsky and Van Hecke.

Already some ironic cheers from the home fans. Teams are out The teams are out at a noisy Stamford Bridge, where the rain is still driving down amid fierce winds.