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Reaction
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Chelsea's Marcos Alonso charged with violent conduct
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is charged with violent conduct over his apparent stamp on Shane Long.Apr 17, 12:38
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Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger baffled by omission at Southampton
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger struggles to explain why he was dropped for the trip to Southampton.Apr 16, 20:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fjan-bednarek.jpg "Jan Bednarek in action for Southampton during their EFL Cup clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers")
Jan Bednarek: 'Southampton lost concentration against Chelsea'
Jan Bednarek admits that Southampton "lost concentration" as they blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against Chelsea on Saturday.Apr 14, 14:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017")
Mark Hughes: 'Marcos Alonso tried to hurt Shane Long'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes believes that Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso set out to hurt Shane Long in Saturday's Premier League meeting at St Mary's Stadium.Apr 14, 14:46
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Mark Hughes: 'Southampton cannot feel sorry for themselves'
Mark Hughes stresses that Southampton cannot afford to feel sorry for themselves after their 3-2 loss against Chelsea on Saturday.Apr 14, 14:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea showed right spirit at Southampton'
Antonio Conte is pleased with his Chelsea charges for showing the "right spirit" in their comeback win over Southampton.Apr 14, 14:22
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Olivier Giroud "proud" of Chelsea comeback at Southampton
Olivier Giroud admits that he is "proud" of Chelsea's thrilling comeback from two goals down in their 3-2 Premier League victory at Southampton.Apr 14, 13:52
The Match
Match Report
Relegation-threatened Southampton throw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Southampton and Chelsea from St Mary's, which finished 3-2 to the visitors.
Team News
Defender Andreas Christensen is recalled to the Chelsea starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Southampton.
Build-up
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Charlie Austin: 'Southampton have been naive'
Forward Charlie Austin claims that he and his Southampton teammates have been "naive" in their attempts to remain in the Premier League.Apr 14, 10:47
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Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea can still qualify for Champions League'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard claims that the Blues can still qualify for next season's Champions League, despite sitting 10 points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur.Apr 14, 10:20
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I will rotate my defenders'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he intends to rotate his defenders throughout the remainder of the season.Apr 13, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Mark Hughes: "We have to prepare as if Chelsea are going to be at their best"
Southampton manager Mark Hughes is expecting Chelsea to put out a strong team this weekend, despite the Blues sitting 10 points off Champions League qualification.Apr 12, 17:19
Mark Hughes: 'Focus is on next match'
Southampton boss Mark Hughes insists that the Saints are solely focused on Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea rather than their FA Cup semi-final next weekend.Apr 12, 15:38
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