Chelsea travel to Azerbaijan for a crucial Champions League match against Qarabağ on Wednesday. Surprisingly, both clubs are level on six points in the league stage table. Consequently, this match

Supporters in the UK can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. Coverage begins at 5pm. Streaming comes via Sky Go. A familiar narrative repeats for Spurs. Despite fresh coaching energy, injuries remain the recurring soundtrack.

Two top English Premier League clubs prepare for an important matchup on Saturday, as Tottenham Hotspur plays host to rival Chelsea.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is growing in optimism Cole Palmer will return from a groin injury in time to face Barcelona in the Champions League later this month. Palmer has not played since being substituted against Manchester United in September due to the problem.

Claude Makelele was universally regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation following spells at Nantes, Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. He won the Champions League with Madrid in 2001-02 and believes Chelsea can challenge for European football's biggest prize this season.

Chelsea beat Tottenham 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure 3 important points and continue their impressive record against their rivals. It was a pretty ugly game – scrappy and slowed by endless long setups for set pieces and long throws.