Premier League leaders Chelsea 17/20 to earn all three points against resurgent Southampton

Competition: Premier League
Market: Chelsea to win against Southampton
Odds: 17/20 @ Betfair

Chelsea travel to face Southampton in the Premier League, with the Blues looking to maintain their lead over second-placed Manchester City. Jose Mourinho’s side (42) are three points ahead of the defending champions as they approach the mid-point to the season, and Chelsea know they will need a result at a tough place to ensure they stay on top.

Manchester City have caught the Londoners up in the league, after being a considerable distance away previously, so Mourinho will be naming the strongest side possible, while gambling on the fitness of many players. With sides playing only two days after their Boxing Day fixture, such games can often churn out a surprise result, so Southampton will fancy their chances.

Chelsea have only lost once, but they haven’t been the strongest on the road of late, drawing one and losing one of their last three away games. But they have beaten top-half entities such as Everton, Swansea City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham, which has led Betfair to give odds of 17/20 to get all three points against Saints.

Bet: Premier League leaders Chelsea to earn all three points against resurgent Southampton @ 17/20 with Betfair >>