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Kieran Horn

Chris Sutton and Paul Merson agree on Chelsea vs Southampton prediction amid striker concern

Chelsea face a must-win Premier League game on Saturday as they welcome managerless Southampton, who sit bottom of the table, to Stamford Bridge. Despite their contrasting positions, the Saints head into the clash having won a game more recently than the hosts, but they have not secured a victory in the league since January 14.

The Blues returned to Champions League action in mid-week against Borussia Dortmund and despite dominating much of the game, Chelsea returned to west London with it all to do in the second leg. Karim Adeyemi's goal put Dortmund ahead at half-time in the tie with the return fixture at Stamford Bridge set for March 7.

In the meantime, focus is back on the Premier League and Graham Potter faces a number of testing team selection decisions. Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, Denis Zakaria and Mateo Kovacic are all hopeful of a spot in the starting XI following their respective injury issues.

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