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'The rivalry with Chelsea is bigger than the one with Arsenal': Dele Alli reveals matches against Stamford Bridge side matter MORE than north London derbies to Spurs players 'because of what they have done to us in recent years'

Daily Mail | April 30, 2020

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Tottenham's players now dislike Chelsea more than traditional north London rivals Arsenal, according to Dele Alli.

There have been a number of fierce clashes between the two sides in recent seasons, with the pair regularly competing at the top end of the Premier League and in domestic cups.

Most famously, there was the 'Battle of Stamford Bridge' back in 2016.

Tottenham's players now dislike Chelsea more than Arsenal, according to Dele Alli
Alli celebrating after scoring a goal at Stamford Bridge during the 2017-18 campaign
Speaking to Copa90, Alli suggested that clashes with the west London side are bigger

In that match, Spurs went two goals ahead before Chelsea battled back to draw the game 2-2, handing the title to Leicester City.

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