Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been given a huge boost to their chances of defeating Arsenal in the Premier League later this season. The Lilywhites will host the North London Derby at the end of February before the Blues lock horns with Mikel Arteta's side at the Emirates Stadium a week later.

Fortunately for Chelsea and Spurs, having each secured automatic qualification to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, they both will have at least a week of rest before taking on the Gunners. The Lilywhites are currently set to have 11 days to prepare for the North London Derby.

Tottenham will face Newcastle United in the English top-flight on Tuesday, February 10, before playing Arsenal on Sunday, February 22. Meanwhile, Chelsea are currently set to have seven days to prepare for their meeting with the Gunners.

The Club World Cup winners will welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, February 21, before taking on the Premier League leaders at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, March 1.

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