Chelsea secured a commanding victory over Southampton, climbing to second place in the league with a 6-1 win. Goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho highlighted the Blues’ dominance. Southampton briefly equalized through Joe Aribo, but costly mistakes by goalkeeper Joe Lumley and a red card for captain Jack Stephens – dismissed for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair – sealed their fate. Chelsea’s attacking brilliance was on full display, with Maresca’s side dominating possession and creating numerous chances.
Southampton’s struggles were evident as they fielded a depleted squad, missing suspended players and key starters due to injuries. Despite a competitive start, defensive errors and Stephens’ inexplicable red card left the Saints with an uphill battle. Chelsea exploited these errors, with Palmer and Sancho capitalizing on Southampton’s disarray to round off an emphatic win. Saints’ possession in the opening 15 minutes faded as Chelsea’s relentless pressing and clinical finishing took over.
The victory marks a turning point for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca, whose tactical adjustments and squad rotation continue to impress fans. Chants of “we’ve got our Chelsea back” reflected renewed optimism among supporters, with standout performances from Cucurella and Fernandez earning praise. Meanwhile, Southampton remains rooted to the bottom of the table, needing a significant response in their next fixture against Aston Villa, as they anticipate the return of several injured players.
