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The Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Southampton

Chelsea are still struggling to revive their ailing title defence ahead of a mid-afternoon meeting with Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Saints approach this match-up in high spirits following a 3-1 home win over Swansea City, while the Blues lay claim to just one win in four after their 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.

Heading into the weekend, only Sunderland (16) had conceded more goals than the champions (14) this term, highlighting their lack of defensive resolve through the first seven Gameweeks. Shooting opportunities have been easier to come by in recent weeks – and they now rank joint-third for attempts (115) across the whole campaign – but Chelsea are still hampered by the second worst shot accuracy (27%) in the league.

Saints’ road form is less than impressive this season, with zero wins and just two goals arriving in three trips away from St Mary’s Stadium. Only Newcastle United have recorded fewer big chances (one) than Ronald Koeman’s men (two) during their away fixtures, which offers encouragement for Fantasy managers who’ve invested in the Blues rearguard. On the flipside, Southampton rank second for goals (five) over the past two Gameweeks, suggesting that their attack has found its groove.

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Yes

  2. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Mourinho pointing at Eva Carneiro in the article photo?

  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What a goal

  4. Zero
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Davis what a goal

  5. Eden Azzzar
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    45 points with 5 players to go my football knowledge skills amaze me sometimes

  6. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    haha Chelsea CS gone...

  7. olly:)
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    PELLE ASSIST

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle pts. Damn ti Danieeeeeeeeellllllllll

  9. Sess!
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    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle in the points......again!

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Highly involved, he does.

      1. Sess!
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Gomis > Pelle incoming if Gomis blanks,

  10. Hybrid.power
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Thank you Pelle! Keep them points comin!

  11. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    And he's a great snooker player....

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      🙂

  12. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    This is great.

    No CS.

  13. TorresMagic™
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle assist

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Damn. I couldn't made my self to bring him in for a hit when he plays against my team 🙁

  14. Acquafresca
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Cahill really can't handle Pelle.

  15. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    it will end up like TOT-ManC of last week...

  16. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Should just made the Pelle hit !!!

    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Did pelle assist

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        yes

  17. Les Bleus
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    When will Chelsea start keeping CS 🙁

  18. RÏɠBY
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    nice one

  19. Stannage
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone know why mahrez didn't play today?....was he dropped...seems v odd....

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      he got "tinkered"

    2. supperspout
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      high level tactical switch

  20. Syd.
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    My defence really does suck

  21. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle the assist machine

    The new Ozil

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      he is machine overall

  22. Costa in Wengerland
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle assist wow

  23. Tadic is the new Eriksen
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea CS gone and..

    PELLE!!!

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      gameweek has gone from average to good

  24. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle Assist?

  25. Ayew Serious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I'm sure Granville and Mark feel a bit better about buying Zouma now

    1. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      The chance of him coming on for 1 point has just fallen - good for Granville. Less so for Mark.

  26. Gazpilicueta
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    YAAAAY!

  27. Hypnos
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle is SUCH a troll

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No he is not a Troll , he is consistent

  28. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    8 years, 8 months ago

    mahrez just keeps on giving to his loyal captainer owners 😉

  29. FALCAO & MOU
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Played Hennesey over Bego.Yeahh!!

  30. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Didn't go Wilson to Pelle 🙁 for a hit. Bias Chelsea fan obviously..