Maya Yoshida admits Southampton will be facing a much different Chelsea on Sunday.

Saints scored a valuable goalless draw at Stamford Bridge last season.

But Japan international Yoshida acknowledges the Blues look changed under new manager Frank Lampard.

He said: "I had a good feeling at Stamford Bridge but it's a new season and they have a different team and a new manager.

"It's not the same game. Even we are much better than we were six months ago.

"It will be a new game and a new start and after two defeats against Bournemouth and Tottenham, we need to show good character.

"We need to come back as soon as possible."