Southampton have won only once at Stamford Bridge since 1995 and yet, aware of Chelsea's current inconsistencies, Mauricio Pochettino's side will travel to the capital with confidence. This is the latest stern test in a tricky run of fixtures – they must play Manchester City and Spurs before Christmas – which will put their current placing of fifth in proper context. Their hosts were excellent at West Ham last weekend and awful in midweek defeat at Basel. José Mourinho will consider changes to his team, with Fernando Torres likely to start up front and Juan Mata pushing for inclusion. Dominic Fifield
Kick-off Sunday 4.10pm
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season Chelsea 2 Southampton 2
Live SS1
Referee M Oliver
This season G8, Y33, R0, 4.1 cards per game
Odds H 4-7 A 6-1 D 10-3
Chelsea
Subs from Schwarzer, Hilário, Blackman, Kalas, Cole, David Luiz, Essien, Lampard, Oscar, Mata, De Bruyne, Ba
Doubtful David Luiz (knee), Cole (ribs)
Injured Eto'o (groin, 14 Dec), Van Ginkel (knee, Apr),
Suspended None
Form WDLWWW
Discipline Y17 R1
Leading scorer Oscar 5
Southampton
Subs from K Davis, Gazzaniga, Fox, Yoshida, S Davis, Lee, Chambers, Osvaldo, Hooiveld, Ramírez, Stephens, Gallagher.
Doubtful K Davis (knock), Shaw (thigh)
Injured Cork (ankle, unknown), Do Prado (knee, Jan)
Suspended None
Form LWDWDW
Discipline Y16 R0
Leading scorer Lambert 4
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