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Premier League | Gameweek 19
Dec 26, 2019 at 3pm UK
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Hasenhuttl hails "best performance this season"
Chelsea win comes amid a fine run.Dec 27, 15:37
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Lampard prepared to give Hudson-Odoi time to return to form
The forward lost possession in the build-up to Michael Obafemi's opening goal during the 2-0 home defeat to Southampton.Dec 27, 15:23
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Frank Lampard refuses to rule out January signings amid poor Chelsea form
Chelsea slipped to consecutive home Premier League defeats for the first time in eight years.Dec 26, 19:28
The Match
Match Report
The Blues lost consecutive home league games for the first time since 2011.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League clash on Boxing Day between Chelsea and Southampton.
Predicted Lineups
Ahead of the Boxing Day clash in the Premier League between Chelsea and Southampton, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up at Stamford Bridge.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Build-up
Frank Lampard lauds 'low-maintenance' Chelsea star Willian
The Brazil winger scored twice in Sunday's 2-0 Premier League derby win at Tottenham.Dec 25, 22:30
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How Chelsea could line up against Southampton
Ahead of the Boxing Day clash in the Premier League between Chelsea and Southampton, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up at Stamford Bridge.Dec 24, 17:15
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Chelsea captain Azpilicueta facing late fitness test for Saints clash
Shane Long could miss the whole Christmas schedule for Southampton.Dec 24, 16:18
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Shane Long struggling with knee injury ahead of Southampton's clash with Chelsea
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed Shane Long could miss the Boxing Day game.Dec 24, 16:12
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Frank Lampard defends Antonio Rudiger after Jose Mourinho criticism
Jose Mourinho told Antonio Rudiger to "stand up and play".Dec 24, 09:37
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Southampton
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.Dec 23, 18:39
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