article_snippet: Southampton had the better of the first-half here, and all Chelsea’s pressure could not conjure a winner after half-time.
article_snippet: Chelsea miss the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League table as Southampton claim a point at Stamford Bridge.
article_snippet: Chelsea have just five more minutes to open up an eight-point lead over Manchester City.
article_snippet: The Blues still have another game in hand over the Premier League champions
article_snippet: With both sides having terrific records when it comes to keeping out the opposition I think the next goal will win this game.
article_snippet: Chelsea look more likely to grab a winner as Southampton have been pushed back during the second half.
article_snippet: The Saints look the more likely side to score the next goal.
article_snippet: Southampton have been awarded a penalty.
article_snippet: Southampton go up the other end in hope of getting back on to level terms.
article_snippet: Chelsea and Southampton have excellent records when it comes to keeping out the opposition.
article_snippet: KoemanIt is always a bad time to face Chelsea because the Blues are the strongest in the Premier League. '
article_snippet: It is a great opportunity for Chelsea after Man City's loss against Burnley and we have to stop Man City's loss against Burnley.
article_snippet: their have not lost a home match in the Premier League this season - with their only defeat at Stamford Bridge coming against Bradford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
article_snippet: the Blues can open up an eight-point lead over current the Premier League champions Manchester City with a victory against Southampton.
article_snippet: In fact, Jose Mourinho's side claimed a point against Chelsea on December 28 when the two sides drew 1-1 at St Mary's.
highlights_snippet: Southampton claimed a point against Chelsea at St Mary's in December .