CHELSEA return to Premier League action desperate for a win against relegation-battling Southampton.
The Blues smashed the British transfer record in January with the signing of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.
But they can't buy a win at the moment having gone four consecutive matches without victory – including a 1-0 Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund.
However, Southampton is a good opportunity for Graham Potter's men to return to winning ways as the Saints currently sit rock-bottom of the table.
Furthermore, Chelsea will be determined to capitalise on a managerless Southampton side after the sacking of Nathan Jones.
When is Chelsea vs Southampton?
- Chelsea entertain Southampton on Saturday, February 18.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm GMT.
- Stamford Bridge is the allocated arena for this Premier League match and it can host approximately 40,341 fans.
- Southampton ran out 2-1 winners when the sides last met in August 2022.
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Is Chelsea vs Southampton on TV and can it be live streamed?
- Unfortunately, Chelsea vs Southampton will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
- This is due to the Saturday 3pm football blackout law in the UK.
- However, US viewers can stream the entire action live on Peacock.
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match.
What is the team news?
Graham Potter will have to continue without the injured quartet of Edouard Mendy, N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja.
English duo Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell remain doubtful.
However, David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang are all available for selection having been left of the Champions League squad.
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2Elsewhere, Valentino Livramento, Alex McCarthy and Juan Larios all remain side-lined for the Saints.
But interim boss Ruben Selles will be delighted to see Kyle Walker-Peters fit and raring to go.
What are the odds?
- Chelsea to win 4/11
- Draw 15/4
- Southampton to win 9/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication
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