London
side Chelsea will host Southampton in a Premier League early game today at Stamford
Bridge.
Kick-off: 13:30
GMT
Date: Sunday,
15-March-2015
Venue: Stamford
Bridge, London
Referee: Mike
Dean
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Chelsea
- Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has only one player Jon Obi Mikel on the sidelines.
- The boss will pick a strong team for this game after a disappointing Champions League game in the midweek against PSG.
- January signing Juan Cuadrado is likely to be named in the starting lineup.
Southampton
- Emmanuel Mayuka and Jay Rodriguez both remain on the sidleines through injuries.
- Toby Aldeweireld is likely to start after sitting out last weekend.
- Filip Djuricic is expected to start behind lone striker Graziano Pelle.
Stats:
- Both of Eden Hazard’s two goals against Southampton scored on the 45th minute.
- Chelsea are unbeaten at home so far this season at Stamford Bridge.
- The Blues have kept five clean sheets in their last eight home games against the Saints.
- The Saints have won only once in their last 11 games against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Prediction:
Chelsea
2 – 1 Southampton, Eden Hazard on the scoresheet.
A
win for Chelsea will take them eight points clear from second spot side
Manchester City.
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