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Four matches make up Saturday's Premier League action after the postponement of the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool because of adverse weather conditions, and we will bring you every moment.
Aston Villa v Southampton
Brentford v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Manchester City - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - 17:30 - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
All kick-off times 15:00 GMT unless stated
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 15 he takes on Dougie Payne, bassist with rock band Travis.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Aston Villa bounced back well against Brentford in midweek, while Southampton paid the price for some calamitous goalkeeping against Chelsea, although the size of their defeat was not just down to that.
Whenever promoted sides do not start the season well, it is easy for them to lose confidence that they can compete at this level and that seems to be a bit of an issue for Southampton when I watch them.
Goalkeeper Joe Lumley was not alone in making mistakes against Chelsea and I just think Villa will be too strong for them.
Credit to Villa keeper Emi Martinez for facing the Bees despite a broken finger. If he plays again here, I reckon he will keep a clean sheet.
Payne's prediction: 2-1
I watched Villa lose at Chelsea last week and they looked knackered. It feels reminiscent of what happened to Newcastle when they were in the Champions League last season. I still don't see Southampton getting anything out of this, though.
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BBC Sport journalist
Southampton boss Russell Martin has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Aston Villa (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
It is "is touch and go" as to whether centre-back Jan Bednarek will be involved and it "looks a bit unlikely" that striker Paul Onuachu will be fit enough to travel.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes and Tyler Dibling are back from their respective one-match suspensions, which Martin described "as a big boost" for the team.
On how his side are: "I see a lot of frustration and disappointment but it is being used in the right way. We are going to keep doing little things to be better. It has always been a process. The players and the team are getting better."
He said "it was a tough night" on Wednesday against Chelsea but it was also probably their best start to a game all season.
More on the Chelsea defeat: "We conceded rubbish goals. We have to improve that, but it was a good game and it was toe to toe. We had good chances but when you are down to 10 men it's tough."
He said he is looking forward to playing at Villa Park because although it will be "a big challenge" it is" a great place to go and play at".
On Aston Villa: "They are a very, very good team. Unai Emery has done an amazing job there. You have to accept and appreciate what they did last season was an incredible achievement. I am sure they will stick by their manager and team because every team has these periods [of tough results]."
He said Villa's home form is not relevant and "every game is an opportunity and one we have to win because of the position we're in". Martin added: "We aren't trying to grab a draw away from home - because that's not enough."
On how he is finding the job: "I am doing a job I love, so perspective is really important and at this club I am really happy. We are all in. It's an absolute privilege to be manager of this club and in the Premier League as well. It hurts when you're not winning games."
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Image source, PA MediaSouthampton are the only side yet to score a first-half away goal in the Premier League this season.
The Saints have also had the fewest shots (29) and fewest shots on target (five) in the first 45 minutes of away games compared to any other side during this campaign.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton captain Jack Stephens is set to be suspended for four matches after being sent off for the second time this season on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old defender was dismissed for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair during a set-piece in the first half of the 5-1 home defeat by Chelsea.
Stephens will serve an automatic three-game suspension for violent conduct, and because it is his second red card of the season, an additional match will be added to the suspension.
The previous red card was for a lunge on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho in September.
That means Stephens will not play again until 26 December, when West Ham visit St Mary's.
When asked about Stephens' disciplinary record, manager Russell Martin said: "He has been amazing for us so I am disappointed for him, for us, but ultimately it will hurt Jack more than anyone."
Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton's Jack Stephens was sent off for the second time this season against Chelsea on Wednesday, on this occasion for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair.
The dismissal led to a debate on BBC Radio Solent's Goin' Home with Adam and Jo podcast about whether he should remain as the club's captain.
Former Saints midfielder Jo Tessem said: "Firstly, you are allowed to make mistakes. He made a stupid judgment and did something he shouldn't have done. He knows it and everyone knows it.
"This is a discussion that I think Russell Martin will have. [But] you can forgive mistakes, you can forgive people for doing the wrong thing."
BBC Radio Solent reporter Adam Blackmore said: "The context of it is fascinating.
"The fact is a lot of fans perceive that Russell Martin was playing him a lot last season and this season because it's favouritism, or he likes Jack Stephens and keeps playing him even though he shouldn't be playing on the left and all this stuff. So if he doesn't act, it looks a little bit more like cronyism, and the fans want to see a reaction.
"I think a good leader leads by example and I think in Jack's case, that means possibly someone else should take the captain's armband - for a period of time even.
"In the manager's case, if he's not seen to act strongly with Jack Stephens, will that go down well in the dressing room or would other players also think there should be consequences to your actions?"
Tessem added: "There should be some consequences to your actions. A manager will always have favourites among the players, it's almost impossible not to.
"In the Premier League, because it's such a high level, you've got to play him in his best position. If you don't play him in his best position, you are going to be found out.
"If you think Harwood-Bellis and Bednarek are better players in the centre of defence, then the only place to put Stephens is on the bench, because he's not a left-back or a midfield player."
Dan George
BBC Sport at St Mary's
Image source, Getty ImagesRussell Martin once again wanted to make a clear point of the positives in Southampton's performance after the 5-1 defeat by Chelsea.
His side gifted goals to the opposition and were poor defensively, but there were some moments in attack to be encouraged by.
It is also important to note that before a ball had even been kicked, Saints were at a disadvantage.
Three key players - Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes and Tyler Dibling - all missed out because of suspension, while Aaron Ramsdale is out with a longer-term injury and Jan Bednarek was only just fit enough to make the bench.
Jack Stephens' red card also hugely impacted the game.
The side that started was far from full strength but early on they looked to impose themselves on Chelsea.
After 15 minutes, just prior to going 2-1 down, Southampton had dominated the possession with just under 70% and had created chances to score outside of Joe Aribo's leveller.
There was one real moment of quality that Martin celebrated on the touchline that did not even result in a goal.
Saints played out from the back effectively, with Cameron Archer spinning away from his man and running in behind after a long spell of possession with the ball to have an effort blocked.
Martin was very vocal afterwards about how impressed he was by some of his players who came in to the side, including defender and summer signing Nathan Wood, who played his first Premier League minutes of the season.
"I learned a lot about some people," Martin said after the game.
"Nathan Wood, James Bree and Joe Aribo were excellent - they have come in from not playing so much and been really outstanding and I'm proud of them for that.
"Some of the football that we played at 11 v 11 was amazing and we should have been 1-0 up. We conceded such poor goals but the response was brilliant and we were so in the game until a big moment (the sending-off) changed it."
The moments where it works are what the Saints boss wants to build on, but it all comes down to finding a balance in a competition as ruthless as the Premier League.
How long do you stick with this style of play before opting to be more pragmatic to try to get the points to stay up?
Or how long do the Sport Republic ownership stick with Martin before deciding a change is needed?
Martin has not once wavered from his philosophy and, from interactions with some players, they too seem adamant that this is how they play.
To Saints' credit they have made adjustments to their style in some games against tougher opposition but it is still yet to result in points.
However fans will be frustrated by some of the way in which goals are given away and when the ball is lost deep in their own territory.
Supporters loudly booed at full time after defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Not having Aaron Ramsdale is a big loss with how good he is with his feet and his ability to play out from the back.
Should Martin have given less passing responsibility to Joe Lumley and Alex McCarthy whenever they have come into the side?
The upcoming festive period holds so many games and a real chance to pick up points.
Many have written Southampton off already this season and the games heading into 2025 will be key on determining what the manager and club's future might look like.
Image source, PA MediaWe asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Premier League game between Southampton and Chelsea.
Here are some of your comments:
Southampton fans
Niko: Even After the Brighton game, I was still "Russell in" and was encouraged by the performance, but we have just been humiliated in every aspect of the pitch. The only positive was that Stephens got sent off which means he can't play next game! If we are to stay in the Premier League this season, then we have to let Martin go and soon!
Eddie: Absolutely awful display. Stephens should be stripped of the captaincy. Goalkeeper would struggle to get into a Conference team. Trust the process? I give up. Why should I waste my money watching that?
Mike: Is Russell Martin the only person not to see the problem? The way Saints are gifting goals left, right and centre as a consequence of this daft tactic of passing out from the back is nothing less than ridiculous. The players simply aren't good enough for it. It's actually becoming embarrassing.
Roland: Didn't do Russball very well in Championship, against the best sides. Obvious that we would struggle in the Premier League with players under pressure from the kick off. We will go down even more pathetically than last time. Any good players will jump ship in May, again!
Chelsea fans
David: The Blues have their mojo back... serious contenders.
Chris: Another competent performance, but the defence still needs sorting. Disasi still gives the ball away too much and they were caught out by Southampton too many times early doors! We need a settled side with our best players if we are going to go on and "dominate" this division!
Matthew: Really good performance from us, also really good to score five goals away from home. It's also great to hear the supporters getting behind Enzo Maresca now and it's really good to see us playing like this. Huge away game for us on Sunday now.
Fossie: Really good display. Largely in control of the game and really should have doubled our score, especially after the needless sending-off. Good to see the fans supporting Maresca, he has got the team and the balance well sorted. Still a long way to go in the season, but there is every chance that we are in with a chance of silverware.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton boss Russell Martin has said that Jack Stephens' red card "cost" his side in their 5-1 defeat by Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Replays showed that the Saints captain pulled Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella by his hair as Southampton had an attacking corner.
Referee Tony Harrington referred to the pitchside monitor before showing Stephens a straight red card for the incident.
"I don't think anyone will be more disappointed than Jack," Martin said.
"He'll be hurt more than anyone and it changed the game a bit for us tonight.
"I'm disappointed for him and us, it's a moment of madness that has really cost us."
This was Stephens' second sending-off of the season, having previously been dismissed when Manchester United won at St Mary's in September.
He is the first Southampton player to be sent off twice in a Premier League season since Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in 2018-19.
"I've not even seen it but they explained to me what happened," Martin added. "I don't think it's really violent conduct but there's no explanation for it really, is there?"
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Six matches make up Wednesday's Premier League action, and we will bring you every moment.
Manchester City v Nottingham Forest
Everton v Wolves
Newcastle v Liverpool - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Southampton v Chelsea
Arsenal v Manchester United (20:15 GMT) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Aston Villa v Brentford (20:15 GMT)
All kick-off times are 19:30 GMT unless stated. Commentary of all six games available on the BBC Sport website and app.
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 14 he takes on James Ryan, bassist with rock band The Slow Readers Club.
Sutton's prediction: 0-2
Southampton boss Russell Martin was tearing his hair out about their disallowed goal against Brighton on Friday. His side still picked up a really good, battling point - but they really needed all three.
This is going to be a purists' game of football, because both teams play an attractive style, but I can't see past a Chelsea win here.
It won't be a stroll for Enzo Maresca's side but they have so much quality in their team and they look so dangerous at the moment - up front, Nicolas Jackson is on fire.
Jackson's improvement this campaign compared with last is making me think maybe I should have had a second season at Stamford Bridge. There are a lot of Chelsea fans who tell me that... but most of them are unhappy I even had one season there.
Ryan's prediction: 1-2
I've got a couple of mates who are Southampton fans and I like the way they try to play. I'm just not sure their players are good enough to do it.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton have won their past two Premier League games against Chelsea, as many as in their previous 18 (D5 L11). They last won three consecutive league games against the Blues between 1979 and 1985.
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Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesStill bottom of the league, still cursing over VAR decisions and with a very worrying slate of fixtures on the horizon... Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham are up next and all are playing European football this season. It was never going to be easy was it?
On the face of things, it does not look great, especially off the back of the most recent game at Brighton. Once again, we were left fuming at VAR for being denied the winner.
On the plus side, we were competitive against a very good side. And that is not the first time this campaign. It ends a run of nine straight away defeats, making it our first point on the road this season, and our first coming from behind. It was a second half to be proud of. The performances are coming.
However unfortunately, the negatives are still outweighing the positives. The injuries are piling up, and suspensions are moving to the forefront. We are five points from safety before the game with Chelsea on Wednesday and are already without Aaron Ramsdale and Jan Bednarek through injury. On top of that, our England hero, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes and Tyler Dibling all miss out through a culmination of five yellow cards. All three have been among our best players this season.
It leaves Russell Martin with a selection headache as Lesley Ugochukwu is unable to fill in against his parent club, and Alex McCarthy and Paul Onuachu remain doubts. It will mean a very unfamiliar line-up.
You could argue that even with a full-strength XI, it may not be enough against a strong Chelsea team who have lost just twice this season and have seven wins from their past 10 trips to St. Mary's.
Getting these suspensions out of the way before the busier December schedule could prove a blessing in disguise. It will mean a chance for the fringe players to show their worth in this hectic run of games between now and New Year. We may also get to see Ronnie Edwards.
We have shown fight against these bigger clubs - so let's do the same again.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton midfielder Joe Aribo has called on his team-mates to "step up and show how good the squad is" when they host Chelsea on Wednesday (19:30 GMT).
The Nigeria international has played in all bar one of the Saints' Premier League games so far this season, but knows it will be tough against the side who sit third in the table.
"It's going to be difficult. The manager will have a gameplan and we need to carry that out and leave it out there on the pitch," Aribo told BBC Radio Solent.
"They're very good. I watched them the other day against Aston Villa - it was a top performance. I like what they're doing and how far they've come.
"[Enzo Maresca] is a top manager. What he's doing just showcases how good he is and what he can do in the game.
Manager Russell Martin spoke about the Saints being without their "five most consistent players" and Aribo believes the whole group must come together and prove their worth.
"It's important for everyone to step up and show how good the squad is," he said.
"It shows how big it is to stay ready because you never know when you're going to be called upon."
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Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton have been drawn to play Swansea City in the FA Cup third round at St Mary's Stadium.
The tie will take place between 9-13 January.
Southampton boss Russell Martin has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League visit of Chelsea (19:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Martin said he is "hopeful" striker Paul Onuachu will be fit for the visit of the Blues, while Jan Bednarek will be in the squad "all being well".
On Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes and Tyler Dibling being suspended: "We are probably without our five most consistent players so we have to tweak and adapt. Am I kicking myself for playing three of our best players and getting a point away at Brighton? Absolutely not."
Martin was happy with Downes' performance in Friday's 1-1 draw at Brighton: "His frustration of being suspended has overtaken his feeling for scoring. It was one of his best performances for us."
He believes players are ready to step in: "Ryan Manning coming in from being not even on the bench and doing really well is an example. We have a big squad but we knew all season we'd need everyone. You can go from being not on the bench to starting and that's it. We have trust in the players coming in and trust in the shape because they have done it before."
On the challenge posed by Enzo Maresca's Chelsea: "He he has done a great job and I am really pleased a club like Chelsea has recognised what he did in the Championship because it was incredible. His players are really starting to click into gear and get into flow."
When asked about PGMOL after his side's controversial disallowed goal against the Seagulls: "It's probably a bit harder than it needs to be. Some stuff gets left on field because they know they have VAR, but then on Friday the process means it doesn't get corrected by VAR. But I have trust and faith in Howard Webb to hold the right people to account."
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Premier League players Danny Murphy and Dion Dublin have been praising Southampton midfielder Tyler Dibling on Match of the Day, staking their claims that the 18-year-old "is going to be something special" in the future.
Murphy said: "It is the quality he has got - the belief in himself and the physical power. He just goes past people with ease. He has got a lovely left foot. He is very brave on the ball and his decision-making is good.
"It is difficult to get too over the top with these young players, because he has just come on to the scene, but he is going to be something special.
"It is great for him getting all these minutes at Southampton. They are giving him the freedom to play and giving him time to learn the game.
"He is just enjoying himself and he is playing with a real belief in himself. He is just instrumental in this team."
Dublin added: "Do you know what it is? I don't want to put any pressure on him, but he plays his game like Cole Palmer, doesn't he?
"He plays free and easy, and he gets himself into good positions, rolls players and takes the ball well."
