HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, ReutersIt's all Chelsea. Willian unleashes a shot from 18 yards which is going wide before Diego Costa slides in to connect... and hits the post!
Summary
Fellaini with strike across goal, Carrick header
Rooney strike - and boxing celebration
FT Everton 3-0 Newcastle
McCarthy, Lukaku (pen) and Barkley
FT: Chelsea 1-1 Southampton
Chelsea six points clear at top of table
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesDiego Costa goes down inside the Southampton area. Chelsea want a penalty. Not given.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Chelsea are beginning to assert some authority. A corner is whipped in by Willian and John Terry gets a touch without managing to hurt the Saints. Nemanja Matic, fortunate not to be sent off a short while ago, is then replaced by Ramires as the hosts make their first change.
Postpublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesSloppy start to the half by the hosts. A huge roar around Stamford Bridge from Chelsea's fans try as they attempt to rally their team.
GREAT SAVE!published at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Another big call by Mike Dean as Nemanja Matic, who has already been booked, fouls Sadio Mane. It looks a yellow-card offence but Dean keeps his cards in his pocket. From the resulting free-kick Toby Alderweireld smashes a 25-yard drive that Thibaut Courtois does well to keep out.
Text us on 81111published at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
George, Fulham: All this talk of David de Gea... Courtois is by far the best keeper in the league - just look how many times he has kept Chelsea out of trouble.
Chris, London: The minutes Mourinho urged people to watch from the Burnley game have led to his side not getting decisions. It highlighted his players' tendency to exaggerate. Roll over a few times, clutch ankles, get up, forget 'injury', react angrily or punch turf.
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KICK-OFFpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
We're back under way. More of the same please.
Postpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Chelsea's players are having a team meeting in the tunnel before they come back out. They're also waiting for Willian. They clearly don't want to be making the same mistakes as Sunderland on Saturday.
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Clem Hardy:, external Proud to be a Saints fan. Chelsea can keep blaming everyone else, we have simply outplayed the best team in the Premier League.
Wrongfooted:, external Bright start from Chelsea but lack of attacking movement too easy to defend against.
Dwain_44:, external Getting dominated on your own ground by Southampton - Chelsea are such worthy champions for 2014-15.
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Postpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
More TV replays of Dusan Tadic's challenge on Branislav Ivanovic inside the Southampton penalty area shortly after Saints equalised. There is contact but Ivanovic dramatically throws his arms in the air before hitting the grass. Big call by referee Mike Dean.
Postpublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
David Pleat
Former Tottenham manager on BBC Radio 5 live"The key has been in the centre of the field where Steven Davis, Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama have gained the ascendancy. Cesc Fabregas and Oscar have been a bit anonymous for Chelsea. The importance of Sadio Mane linking with those central three has been key to winning that area."
Stat attackpublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Proof that Southampton have given Chelsea's defence a torrid time. The Saints have had 11 shots in the opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea's six.
Postpublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Guy Mowbray
BBC Match of the Day commentator"Chelsea might complain about the penalty awarded to Southampton, but can't complain that the Saints aren't full value for the current scoreline."
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Rich:, external The uninformed could be forgiven for thinking Southampton are the champions elect. Attractive, free-flowing, play from the Saints.
Sachin Wandkar:, external Southampton seem more prepared for this showdown. Playing some brilliant football.
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HALF-TIMEpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, PATwo goals, chances at both ends, great saves and controversial incidents. Not bad for an early kick-off!
Postpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
One additional minute signalled as Diego Costa heads another chance over the Southampton bar.
Postpublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesThis has been 100mph stuff. But the game has slowed in the last few minutes with the interval approaching.
Text us on 81111published at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Rob, London: Southampton dominating and not taking their chances...Chelsea to win 3-1.
James, Chelsea fan: In three years I don't think I've ever been convinced by Oscar. Fancy flick, followed by a dive and a bit of rolling around, with maybe a goal every five to 10 games.
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Postpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Morgan Schneiderlin connects with a corner and thunders a low volley towards the Chelsea net. It whistles narrowly wide. Southampton are enjoying this. They're swarming all over the home defence.
Text us on 81111published at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2015
Paul from Carshalton: Fantastic tackle by Matic, penalty given; Ivanovic clipped by Tadic, no penalty - and people wonder why Chelsea get frustrated with referees.
Jordan from Birmingham: London flooding yet? Seems like they're quite a lot of tears coming from Stamford Bridge.
Matt, York: Why is Ronald Koeman not being linked with the Man City job? Imagine what this guy could do with a top club. Sensible buys, bought with need in mind rather than want and all for good value. I even think Man Utd would be contenders had they gone for him.
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