Chelsea fans will surely expect a third straight Premier League win tonight against Southampton.
Enzo Maresca leads his Chelsea side into a match against bottom-of-the-table Southampton as the Blues aim to strengthen their position in the Premier League’s top three. With Chelsea coming off midweek cup action, it remains to be seen if Maresca will rotate his squad, a strategy he often employs during such fixtures.
Chelsea must avoid underestimating Southampton, a team that recently challenged title favorites Liverpool. Remarkably, Southampton could secure their third consecutive win against Chelsea—a feat they haven’t achieved in 39 years, as noted by BBC Sport. In their last Premier League season, Southampton defeated Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, despite being relegated.
For Chelsea, a victory would maintain pressure on Arsenal, who face Manchester United, with both teams sharing identical records so far this season.
Who could return for Chelsea against Southampton?
Maresca took risks against Aston Villa last weekend, fielding a lineup without a recognized right-back as Malo Gusto recovered from injury. However, tonight presents an opportunity for Gusto to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.
Noni Madueke, another regular starter, was left out against Villa in favor of Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto. With Southampton expected to be on the defensive, Maresca might reinstate Madueke to strengthen Chelsea’s attack and keep their winning streak alive.
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