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Marmoush seeks first goal against Chelsea with unbeaten derby record intact
October 23, 2026 at 04:32 PM
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Tottenham host Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League's eighth round, with Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush chasing his first goal in three meetings against the Blues.
- Marmoush scored his first Tottenham goal in last round's 3-1 win over Coventry City.
- He won both prior matches against Chelsea while with Manchester City, including the 2026 FA Cup final (1-0).
- In his two previous games against Chelsea, Marmoush recorded no goals and no assists.
- Tottenham sit 16th on 6 points, while Chelsea are 4th on 13 points after seven rounds.
- Marmoush is fit and may start ahead of James Maddison, who missed the first three days of training, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is out after surgery for a head injury, with backup Mike Penders set to start in goal.



