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Chelsea are looking to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they welcome newly promoted Cardiff City to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues eventually broke down a resilient Bournemouth side 2-0 in their last outing and will be looking to build on some impressive performances under new boss Maurizio Sarri who has started his inaugural season in the Premier League superbly having won four games out of four.
In contrast, their Welsh opponents remain winless despite an improved performance against Arsenal prior to the international break where they scored their first two goals of the campaign since restoring their place in England’s top division.
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The Bluebirds have kept two clean sheets despite a lack of goals with manager Neil Warnock insisting that his side will not “shut up shop” against the 2016-17 champions despite the Blues opening haul of ten goals in their first four fixtures.
On the game the former Crystal Palace boss said: "If you shut shop at Stamford Bridge you're going to get picked off and lose by two or three anyway.
“You may as well have a go, you just have to hope you don't leave yourself wide open to a pasting.
What time does it start?
Chelsea vs Cardiff kicks off at 15:00 BST
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.
It’s a big game for
Neil Etheridge: The former Chelsea academy and Fulham player has had a great start to life in the English top flight keeping two clean sheets and saving two penalties in his opening three games. The Philippine international – who became the first of his nation to play in the Premier League- will have to be at his best against his former club if Cardiff are to get anything against this in-form Chelsea side.
Best stat
4: Eden Hazard has had a hand in four goals in his first four Premier League games under Maurizio Sarri (2 goals, 2 assists), two more than he managed in his final 10 league matches under Antonio Conte (1 goal, 1 assist).
Remember when
David Marshall Clanger – Should it of stood?
David Marshall was subject of controversy the last time the two teams met at Stamford Bridge when then Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o appeared to knock the ball out of Marshalls hands while the Scottish keeper was bouncing the ball. Eventually resulting in an Eden Hazard goal, the goal was seen as a moment of madness by the Scottish goalkeeper who himself described the goal as “silly goal to lose” in Cardiff’s eventual 4-1 hammering by the Blues.
Player to watch
Marcos Alonso: Despite playing as left back in a back four, Marcos Alonso has continued his phenomenal attacking exploits from defence under the new regime with one goal and two assists in his first four games. Manager Maurizio Sarri suggested that he was “maybe the best-left back in Europe” although admitting that he can still improve on numerous aspects of his game.
Past three-meetings
Cardiff City 1 (Azplicueta og) Chelsea 2, Premier League, August 2014
Chelsea 4 (Hazard 2, Eto’o, Oscar), Cardiff City 1 (Mutch), Premier League, October 2013
Chelsea 4 (Drogba, Ballack, Sturridge, Kalou), Cardiff City 1 (Chopra), FA Cup, February 2010
Premier League Form guide
Chelsea: WWWW
Cardiff: LDDL
Odds
Chelsea to win: 1/6
Cardiff to win: 17/1
Draw: 6/1
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Chelsea 0-1 Cardiff
31: Harry Arter clashes with Eden Hazard on the edge of the box and Chelsea have a free kick in a very dangerous area. Marcos Alonso takes and.........over. He gets underneath it and can't quite convert in the way he wants.
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
34: Unai Emery's side are on the ropes at the moment and are having to withstand a barrage of Arsenal attacks, Matt Ritchie and DeAndre Yedlin are having a lot of fun in wide areas but Newcastle are yet to create a significant opening.
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Manchester City 2-0 Fulham
36: Oh no. Things were going so well for Manchester City, but Sergio Aguero has picked up a slight impact knock.
Chelsea 1-1 Cardiff
Chelsea are right back in this and Eden Hazard is the man making things happen. He collects the ball from deep, dummies past a challenge and drills into the bottom corner.
Bournemouth 2-0 Leicester
Ryan Fraser collects the ball from Callum Wilson and makes no mistake with a finish. Leicester's defending is very, very poor.
Huddersfield 0-1 Crystal Palace
39: Wilfried Zaha picks the ball up around 40 yards from goal, works his way past a couple of challenges, makes his way into the box and unleashes a powerful strike straight into the top corner.
Bournemouth 3-0 Leicester
40: Josh King scores from the spot!
It's all happening at the Vitality Stadium this afternoon! A penalty for handball is not contested and Josh King steps up, despite Ryan Fraser being on a hat-trick, and sends Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way. Good penalty and Leicester are starring at defeat.
Chelsea 2-1 Cardiff
Oh Eden Hazard you beauty.
It's a really nice team goal and the man of the moment is there to cap it all off. Pedro's cross is missed by Olivier Giroud, but Hazard collects at the back post and unleashes an effort into the bottom corner via a slight deflection.
Half time scores
Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal
Chelsea 2-1 Cardiff
Huddersfield 0-1 Crystal Palace
Manchester City 2-0 Fulham
Bournemouth 3-0 Leicester
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