Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea are out of the Premier League title race, but the champions must not let their guard down against Southampton.
Chelsea faced a potential banana-skin clash against Huddersfield in midweek, but made light work of the Terriers with a comprehensive 3-1 away win to stay 14 points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Southampton head to Stamford Bridge in curious form, having nearly beaten Arsenal before falling to an awful 4-1 home defeat by Leicester.
Chelsea will be confident of a result against Mauricio Pellegrino's side, but the Saints have upped their game in recent weeks for big games - and Conte will be well aware of the potential for another shock as they look to keep on the coattails of Man City.
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The first question is about David Luiz, and Conte says he still doesn't know when he'll return from his knee issue.
Here is Conte - two minutes early!
Be more like Didier
Alvaro Morata has revealed he is regularly watching a DVD of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in a bid to become a better striker at Stamford Bridge.
Summer switches?
Willian insists he is happy at Chelsea... but could a reunion with Jose Mourinho be on the cards?
Former Blues coach Ray Wilkins claims that Mesut Ozil will not leave Arsenal for Manchester United because Willian is a more appealing target for Mourinho.
"Jose is an enormous admirer of Willian and he would be a special signing for United, but I pray that Chelsea don't let him go."
Vaishali Bhardwaj will be live from 1pm at Cobham this afternoon as Antonio Conte holds his pre-match press conference for Saturday's Premier League clash against Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
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