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Chelsea vs Cardiff LIVE - Latest score, what time does it start, TV channel, where to watch, odds, prediction

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge

Jacob Bentley-York
Saturday 15 September 2018 15:51 BST
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Chelsea 2018/19 Premier League profile

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.

Neil Warnock's men have lost all four of their Premier League games

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.

Marcos Alonso and Eden Hazard have started the season in fine form 

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)

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