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Your support makes all the difference.Chelsea are looking to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they welcome newly promoted Cardiff City to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues eventually broke down a resilient Bournemouth side 2-0 in their last outing and will be looking to build on some impressive performances under new boss Maurizio Sarri who has started his inaugural season in the Premier League superbly having won four games out of four.
In contrast, their Welsh opponents remain winless despite an improved performance against Arsenal prior to the international break where they scored their first two goals of the campaign since restoring their place in England’s top division.
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The Bluebirds have kept two clean sheets despite a lack of goals with manager Neil Warnock insisting that his side will not “shut up shop” against the 2016-17 champions despite the Blues opening haul of ten goals in their first four fixtures.
On the game the former Crystal Palace boss said: "If you shut shop at Stamford Bridge you're going to get picked off and lose by two or three anyway.
“You may as well have a go, you just have to hope you don't leave yourself wide open to a pasting.
What time does it start?
Chelsea vs Cardiff kicks off at 15:00 BST
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.
It’s a big game for
Neil Etheridge: The former Chelsea academy and Fulham player has had a great start to life in the English top flight keeping two clean sheets and saving two penalties in his opening three games. The Philippine international – who became the first of his nation to play in the Premier League- will have to be at his best against his former club if Cardiff are to get anything against this in-form Chelsea side.
Best stat
4: Eden Hazard has had a hand in four goals in his first four Premier League games under Maurizio Sarri (2 goals, 2 assists), two more than he managed in his final 10 league matches under Antonio Conte (1 goal, 1 assist).
Remember when
David Marshall Clanger – Should it of stood?
David Marshall was subject of controversy the last time the two teams met at Stamford Bridge when then Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o appeared to knock the ball out of Marshalls hands while the Scottish keeper was bouncing the ball. Eventually resulting in an Eden Hazard goal, the goal was seen as a moment of madness by the Scottish goalkeeper who himself described the goal as “silly goal to lose” in Cardiff’s eventual 4-1 hammering by the Blues.
Player to watch
Marcos Alonso: Despite playing as left back in a back four, Marcos Alonso has continued his phenomenal attacking exploits from defence under the new regime with one goal and two assists in his first four games. Manager Maurizio Sarri suggested that he was “maybe the best-left back in Europe” although admitting that he can still improve on numerous aspects of his game.
Past three-meetings
Cardiff City 1 (Azplicueta og) Chelsea 2, Premier League, August 2014
Chelsea 4 (Hazard 2, Eto’o, Oscar), Cardiff City 1 (Mutch), Premier League, October 2013
Chelsea 4 (Drogba, Ballack, Sturridge, Kalou), Cardiff City 1 (Chopra), FA Cup, February 2010
Premier League Form guide
Chelsea: WWWW
Cardiff: LDDL
Odds
Chelsea to win: 1/6
Cardiff to win: 17/1
Draw: 6/1
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Chelsea 2-1 Cardiff
Mateo Kovacic seems to have an injury and comes off for Ross Barkley, this is a good game for the English midfielder to come into.
Manchester City 3-0 Fulham
Benjamin Mendy is being rested by Pep Guardiola, which has left some fantasy football manager feeling a little blue.
Manchester City 3-0 Fulham
Sergio Aguero's race is run and Gabriel Jesus is coming on. Hopefully it's not an injury which has prompted this decision, although it seems like Pep has left him on long enough to confirm the result and is now protecting him. You imagine that Jesus is delighted to have the chance to play against this Fulham side.
Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal
Mesut Ozil breaks Newcastle hearts. A blocked shot comes to Ozil, he sets himself then fires in via a slight deflection to score his first Premier League goal since December.
Ozil and Granit Xhaka scoring in the same game, who would have thought it?
Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal
59: Arsenal really have the wind in their sails at the moment and go close to adding a third. A swift counter attack finds Pierre Emerik-Aubameyang, who flashes a shot wide.
Huddersfield 0-1 Crystal Palace
62: How, oh how it this still 1-0 to Crystal Palace. Aaron Mooy hits the post with a volley from range and Wayne Hennessey saves well on the follow up to deny Hadergjonaj.
Traction engine of a left foot / sweet left foot / cultured left foot
Chelsea 2-1 Cardiff
65: Chelsea are looking for a third goal and Pedro looks the most likely to get it for Maurizio Sarri's side. He chests down a lovely ball from Eden Hazard and swivels to face goal and flashes a shot wide from close range.
Huddersfield 0-1 Crystal Palace
69: Palace have the ball in the back of the net but the referee had blown for a foul just as James Tomkins bundles the ball into the back of the net.
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