Spurs vs Chelsea: Why will there be empty seats at Wembley?

Safety concerns mean that tickets can't go on sale to public, although 20,000 remain unsold

Spurs Wembley
Spurs played in front of sparse crowds at Wembley in pre-season
(Image credit: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Spurs won their opening game of the season but it's been a trying week for the club, who face Chelsea on Sunday in their first game at Wembley, their temporary home this season.

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