Chelsea vs Southampton: Saints hold Maurizio Sarri's side to draw at Stamford Bridge
Re-live all of the action from Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea dropped two points in their bid for a Champions League return as Southampton saw out a stalemate at Stamford Bridge.
Eden Hazard was twice denied by Saints goalkeeper Angus Gunn and Alvaro Morata had a strike ruled out for offside as the Blues' lack of attacking precision was evident once more in the goalless draw.
Chelsea reached the turn of the year in fourth place, five points clear of Arsenal, but the Gunners' win over Fulham on New Year's Day, plus the stubbornness of relegation-threatened Saints, cut their advantage to three points. Re-live the action below
Preview
What time does it start?
Chelsea vs Southampton kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.
Independent Sport will provide you with updates of the action via our live blog.
Player to watch…
Eden Hazard: The Belgian midfielder is on fire for Chelsea with four goals in his last five matches. The fans will be praying that he stays amidst uncertainty surrounding his contract. His new role as a false nine has him involved in nearly every attack and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he runs riot in the middle tonight.
Form guide…
- Chelsea: WWLWWL
- Southampton: LLWWLL
Odds…
- Chelsea to win: 27/100
- Southampton to win: 21/2
- Draw: 24/5
Prediction:
Chelsea 2-0 Southampton: Southampton got off to a good start under Hassenhuttl but the results have dipped and they’ve been poor since. Chelsea looked calm and composed against Crystal Palace on Sunday so I feel they’ll win this one relatively comfortably at home.
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-3 Watford (Ken Sema, 38 minutes)
THERE ARE MORE!
Watford are back ahead. It is a top volley from Ken Sema, picking out the bottom corner from 20 yards.
But wait...
GOAL! Bournemouth 3-3 Watford (Ryan Fraser, 40 minutes)
WHAT IS IN THE WATER ON THE SOUTH COAST?!?
FOUR GOALS IN SIX MINUTES!
Junior Stanislas' ball across is left by two Bournemouth players, allowing it to run into Ryan Fraser's path, and the Scotsman's firmly struck drive levels things up again.
Crazy stuff.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 43 minutes
With the attacking explosion at the Vitality Stadium, I have rather neglected the action at St James' Park.
It remains 0-0 with half-time drawing near. Manchester United are now in the ascendency with greater control over the game, but the clear chances have dried up a little.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 45 minutes
Mohamed Diame's challenge on Paul Pogba has left him a little sore, and he is down receiving treatment as two minutes of stoppage time are signalled.
Half-time at St James' Park. Newcastle started brightly with chances for Christian Atsu, while Manchester United have had moments, but it is goalless through 45 minutes.
And a remarkable half of football is over at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth 3-3 Watford the half-time (!) score.
Ryan Fraser fires home the sixth goal of a ridiculous first half at the Vitality Stadium.
55 minutes
Still just those two goals shared by ten-man Huddersfield and Burnley to speak of in terms of action from the 7.45pm kick-offs.
Deadlock at Stamford Bridge, the London Stadium and Molineux.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Brighton (Dale Stephens, 56 minutes)
Goalless no more at the London Stadium!
A well-taken goal from Dale Stephens, meeting a Lukasz Fabianski punch from a Brighton corner on the volley and finding a beautiful finish.
A first ever Premier League goal for Stephens, and Brighton lead.
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