Tottenham Hotspur’s season has shown an uneven rhythm so far. They look confident and ambitious away from home, yet uneasy and inconsistent in front of their own supporters. Thomas Frank’s men sit third in the Premier League table after nine games, with five wins, two draws, and two defeats. They hold the best away record in the league, collecting 13 points from five matches. However, their home form tells another story; they have earned only four points from four games.

The sharp contrast has shaped the tone of their campaign. They earned a commanding 3–0 win at Everton in their last league outing, but that sense of momentum vanished midweek when Newcastle United knocked them out of the Carabao Cup.

In such a situation, Paul Merson, as reported by Sportskeeda, summed up the stakes perfectly when he called Saturday’s clash with Chelsea “the biggest game of the season” for both clubs. Tottenham’s injury list keeps growing, but Frank refuses to use it as an excuse.

Cristian Romero’s return adds stability, though striker Dominic Solanke will miss the game until after the international break. Chelsea, in contrast, rotated their squad and still progressed in the cup, which gave them an advantage in freshness.

Merson pointed...