Premier League
20:00 (GMT) December 22, 2011
White Hart Lane, England
TEAM NEWS
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says winger Gareth Bale is "very doubtful" for Thursday's London derby against Chelsea due to an ankle injury.
Aaron Lennon is out with a hamstring injury, Ledley King's chronic knee injury means he is unlikely to step out against the Blues after playing against Sunderland at the weekend, and Jermain Defoe is a doubt due to a hamstring trouble.
Younes Kaboul returns from suspension, Emmanuel Adebayor has a minor foot injury but should play, while long-term absentees Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Michael Dawson (Achilles) remain sidelined.
John Terry is well and will start the match at Tottenham, despite being charged with racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
Terry, who categorically denies the allegation, has shaken off the Achilles tweak he suffered during open training on Monday and will guide out the side at White Hart Lane.
Midfielder Ramires has recovered from a leg injury but defender David Luiz is still out with a knee problem, joining long-term injury victim Michael Essien on the sidelines.


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