Another tough match, City still chasing us and we're in amazing form. Can't see us losing, hopefully all squad will be fit for this match. Southampton has lost to United and City, they must have problems against big teams. We should continue the winning line and can't see them stopping us. 

 

I'd say:

 

Courtois

 

Azpi

Cahill

Terry

Luis

 

Matic

Fabregas

 

Willian

Oscar

Hazard

 

Costa

 

 

I also would like to see Remy finally on the bench.

Match 3 of 4 in a tough series while city have been handed 12 points on a silver festive platter.

Gotta keep the wins coming to stay ahead.

Southampton recent form is far from good. And as pointed before they have struggled against top teams.

 

On the other side, Chelsea's form is pretty good so we should prevail.

Chance of the back four being changed is slim to non-existent.

 

Mikel probably in for Oscar and that's about it.

Chance of the back four being changed is slim to non-existent.

Mikel probably in for Oscar and that's about it.

Yep I agree

Andre will play this.

I could also see mikel playing in front of oscar and maybe Schurle for Willian. Some of the lads likely carrying knocks we don't know about as well.

What is the point in having a large talented squad if you don't use it. Especially when the games are so close to each other

Still this game is tough. Once again it's 1st v 4th so can't be regarded as easy, whereas citeh play burnley. Such a joke. Maybe pellegrino saying we would slip up was the steel the players needed. Let's take the fizz out of his bottle.

Not f**king Shane Long. He always scores against us.

1-4 Chelsea.

Southampton have found some nice form in the last 2 games so this won't be easy.

 

Hopefully we go with

 

Courtois

 

Luis

Terry

Cahill

Azpilicueta

 

Matic

Fabregas

 

Hazard

Oscar

Schurrle

 

Costa

Will be an open game i would imagine.I will take three points anyway we can.So many games to play over this crazy period COME ON YOU BLUES!

Don't think Bertrand can play so it should make it easier for us as that disrupts their defence a bit.

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Clyne could be out. Bertrand definetly out because of loan. Think Hazard needs to play in that case if they have both of their first choice full backs missing.

I'll be really disappointed if we don't win this. I like Southampton but we should beat them.

Clyne could be out. Bertrand definetly out because of loan. Think Hazard needs to play in that case if they have both of their first choice full backs missing.

I'll be really disappointed if we don't win this. I like Southampton but we should beat them.

I'm not getting the logic. Why? Shouldn't it be the opposite? Hazard can be given a rest if they play with a weaker team. 

Could be a tricky game this.

 

Expect them to fully get up for this then get twatted by City in the second half of the season.

Oscar will be important for our passing game, against West Ham our passing skills broke their bus, we should play the same game against Southampton as well.

Oscar dominated them last season when he came off the bench... He has to start this one.

Him, Hazard and Fabregas' passing interchanges are a wonder to behold.

Think there should be a couple of changes with they ids coming up as well. Luis in for either branna or Dave and mikel in next to Matic. Who makes way for mikel depends on whose not recovered as well from the Westham game.

Hope that Southampton come out and play their usual game which I think will help us, not sure if they would know how to park the bus. I think they will be more cautious though as they got punished against City and utd.

Can see Jose starting with the same team that started against West Spam, or no more than two changes.

The fact they've recently played Arsenal, Man City, and United and this is our 2nd game in two days makes me think this will be a tough match and can't see a repeat of last season's 3-0 victory on their patch. Nonetheless can't see past a win for us. I think Haz will be rested.

 

Courtois

Brano - Cahill - JT - Felipe Luis

Fabregas - Matic

Willian - Oscar - Schurrle

Diego Costa

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Courtois

 

Luis

Terry

Cahill

Ivanovic

 

Mikel

Matic

 

Shurrle

Oscar

Willian

 

Costa

Southampton have done well because they are a good team who can hold the ball.

 

But when they come up against a team who holds more possession they do not look so good.

 

They will come under extreme pressure when they have the ball, and because they do like to play football, I can see us scoring a few on the break.

 

I'd like to see Remy involved, it would be a good fixture to bring him on and stretch his legs.

I'm not getting the logic. Why? Shouldn't it be the opposite? Hazard can be given a rest if they play with a weaker team.

Because Hazard can exploit that probably better than anyone in the Premier League.

Not feeling confident for Sunday in general, for whatever reason. Hope my feeling is wrong.