Chelsea celebrated a crucial 4-0 victory over Southampton, marking just their third win in 11 Premier League matches. The triumph at Stamford Bridge propelled them to fourth place in the standings.
First-half goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Levi Colwill settled the nerves for Chelsea after a shaky start against the league’s bottom team. Marco Cucurella added a fourth goal later in the match, assisted by academy graduate Tyrique George.
Despite a small group of fans protesting the club’s ownership before kickoff, Chelsea quickly took control and never looked back. This victory not only lifted their spirits but also saw them close the gap on third-place rivals, as both Bournemouth and Aston Villa faced defeats that same night.
However, concerns linger regarding Cole Palmer’s ongoing struggles in front of goal. The young star has gone without a goal in seven matches across all competitions and hasn’t provided an assist in 14 games following two missed chances in the first half.
For Southampton, the threat of becoming the worst team in Premier League history looms large with just 11 matches remaining in the season. The team is in dire need of points to avoid setting a new record for the lowest tally, which proved challenging given their performance.
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson expressed disbelief at Southampton’s performance, commenting, “I can’t believe what I am witnessing with Southampton. It’s shocking for a team in the top league to perform at this level.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca recognized the importance of this victory, stating, “Every game is important, and when we secure three points, it’s crucial. We performed well, and this win shows that we can bounce back.”
Moving forward, Chelsea is set to face Leicester in their next league match, and this win provides a much-needed boost in confidence as they aim for a strong finish to the season.
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