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Tottenham aiming to complete first league double over Chelsea since 1971 as Mauricio Pochettino looks to continue hoodoo over London rivals
- London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Wednesday night
- Spurs have had an awful record against Chelsea historically but have bounced back in recent seasons under Mauricio Pochettino
- They have chance to do league double over Chelsea for first time since 1970-71
Tottenham are aiming to do a league double over London rivals Chelsea for the first time since 1971 when the two meet at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
The 1970-71 season saw Bill Nicholson’s side triumph over Dave Sexton’s at Stamford Bridge in November thanks to late goals from Alan Mullery and Jimmy Pearce.
Spurs then came from behind to beat Chelsea at White Hart Lane in March with England stars Martin Peters and Martin Chivers netting in the second half after a Keith Weller opener the Blues.
Tottenham striker Martin Chivers holds off Chelsea defender David Webb in November 1970
Tottenham goalkeeper Pat Jennings punches clear at White Hart Lane in March 1971
Chelsea’s John Dempsey challenges Spurs’ Alan Mullery during the White Hart Lane clash
Tottenham finished third in the league in 1970-71 as north London rivals Arsenal went on to do the double.
Chelsea were just a point behind Spurs but finished sixth. They did, however, go on to win the Cup Winners Cup that season.
Spurs have turned the tables on Chelsea recently under Mauricio Pochettino and a second consecutive league win at Stamford Bridge would rubber stamp that.
Last season’s 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge was Spurs’ first win at Chelsea for an incredible 23 years.
Mauricio Pochettino takes training on Monday as he prepares his side to face Chelsea
A win for Spurs would also be the first time they have beaten Chelsea in three consecutive league games since 1963.
So poor was Spurs’ record against Chelsea, and such has been Pochettino’s impact, that his four Premier League games won against the Blues is more than every other Tottenham manager in the Premier League era combined.
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