How to watch Southampton vs Chelsea live: stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Southampton host Chelsea at St Mary’s on Wednesday, with both teams in very different positions in the Premier League table.

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The Saints remain bottom of the table, four points behind safety, but put in a spirited performance in the second half Friday’s 1-1 draw at Brighton and the VAR controversy probably cost them a big win. Russell Martin’s side previously lost narrowly at home to Liverpool and, despite injuries and suspensions galore, they will have a go at Chelsea in midweek. That’s the only way they know how to do it.

Chelsea are thriving under Enzo Maresca as they beat Aston Villa 3-0 at home on Sunday to stay in the title conversation at the start of the season. At least this season, Cole Palmer and company are sure to be at the top of the top four list, and Maresca’s free-flowing style is flourishing. Chelsea allow some great chances at the back, but they are very direct and creative going forward.

How to watch Southampton vs Chelsea live, with stream link and start time

Kick-off time: 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday (December 4)
Venue: St Mary’s – Southampton
TV channels: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock

Southampton team news, focus

The Saints have so many players unavailable for this game that it’s really hard to say who will start. Teenage sensation Tyler Dibling, star centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis and influential midfielder Flynn Downes are all suspended, meaning Ryan Fraser, Joe Aribo and James Bree could start. The Saints will also be hoping Paul Onuachu is fit to play a role as his hold-up game will be crucial.

OUT: Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Lesley Ugochukwu (cannot play against parent club), Ross Stewart (muscular), William Smallbone (hamstring), Aaron Ramsdale (finger), Adam Lallana (hamstring), Flynn Downes (suspension), Tyler Dibling (Suspension), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Paul Onuachu (unknown), Jan Bednarek (knee)

Chelsea team news, focus

The Blues basically have two squads to choose from and it will be interesting to see if Maresca moves into the Conference League squad for this Premier League game. A mix is ​​probably the right answer, with Badiashille perhaps replacing Fofana and the likes of Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku and Renato Veiga could start. Chelsea have so many great midfield and attacking options and will enjoy having a game every three days this month as they can share minutes.

Out: Omari Kellyman (thigh), Reece James (thigh), Wesley Fofana (thigh)

Southampton vs Chelsea prediction

All signs point to a big away win, but Southampton seem to play better against the big boys who give them a little more space to play their football on the counter. It will be tighter than expected, but Chelsea will prevail and can rotate heavily in this game. Southampton – Chelsea 1:2.