Not helping Southampton's current plight is their injury pile-up. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale 's hand injury won't be cleared up until closer to Christmas, while Adam Lallana is also projected to miss a few more games with a thigh strain.

Chelsea head to Southampton on Wednesday night as they look to keep pace at the top of the Premier League heading into the festive period. A resounding 3-0 win over Aston Villa kept the Blues nine points off league leaders Liverpool – level on points with second place Arsenal who entertain Manchester United the same night.

Southampton host Chelsea at St Mary’s on Wednesday with both teams in very different positions in the Premier League table. WATCH — Southampton v Chelsea live. Saints remain b

Facing a relegation-threatened team means Chelsea will have to guard against complacency when they visit St Mary’s especially as Southampton ran Liverpool close in their last home game. Furthermore, the Saints picked up a point away at Brighton & Hove Albion last Friday night so will be looking to build on that positive result.

Chelsea face newly-promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday night at St Mary's. Enzo Maresca's side are looking to claim a fourth consecutive win in all competitions after beating Leicester City,

Chelsea look to make it three Premier League wins in a row with a trip to Southampton on Wednesday night. It was fairly plain sailing for Chelsea against a tricky Aston Villa side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as Enzo Maresca saw his men ease to a 3-0 victory.