Southampton host Chelsea at St Mary’s this evening following a frustrating defeat to Manchester United last time out.
The Saints lost 1-0 and will be disappointed not to have got a point from the game.
Their opponents today have had a relatively strong start to the season, defeating Leicester and Everton, and drawing against Spurs, but this was somewhat tarred by a 3-0 battering to Leeds.
In a boost for Thomas Tuchel's side, Wesley Fofana’s transfer to the West London club is extremely close and Frenkie de Jong and Anthony Gordon are also heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Under the German, Chelsea have never lost consecutive away matches in the Premier League, and haven’t lost at St Mary’s as a club since 2013.
Here’s everything you need to know about Southampton v Chelsea.
Is Southampton vs Chelsea on TV? Channel and live stream
The two sides will face each other on BT Sport 2 tonight, with coverage starting at 7:15 pm.
BT Sport customers can live stream the game via the BT Sport app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.
What time does Southampton v Chelsea kick off?
Hasenhuttl’s side will play their second consecutive home game at 7:45 pm, hoping to beat the Blues for the first time since Boxing Day 2019.
Southampton Team News
Tino Livramento - a former Chelsea youth product - is the Saints’ only absentee and isn’t expected to return before the winter break for the World Cup.
Romain Perraud is set to return to the starting lineup as the only other doubt for the Saints.
Chelsea Team News
Tuchel will be without Conor Gallagher after his Red Card against Leicester City, whilst Kalidou Koulibaly returns from his suspension after a sending-off against Leeds.
N’golo Kante is out with an injury for the Blues, but it should see the return of Mateo Kovacic to the starting eleven for the first time this season.
Topics: Southampton, Chelsea, Premier League
Chris Stonadge