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CHELSEA continued their impressive run of form with a decisive 5-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s under the stadium lights.
Axel Disasi started off the scoring with a close-range header just seven minutes into the match.
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Joe Aribo responded for Southampton following an excellent setup by Kyle Walker-Peters.
Nevertheless, Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho each found the back of the net, sealing the three points for the team on the road.
Here’s how Emillia Hawkins from SunSport rated the players’ performances…
FILIP JORGENSEN – 8
Delivered an exceptional save within the opening two minutes to block Joe Aribo’s close-range effort.
He also made another spectacular save in the second half, prompting many Chelsea supporters to call for him to be the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.
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MALO GUSTO – 7
Took charge in duels and was a leader in tackles for Chelsea in the first half, providing an excellent assist for Sancho’s goal.
AXEL DISASI – 7
Scored Chelsea’s first goal with a simple header from a corner taken by Fernandez.
TOSIN ADARABIOYO – 5
Seemed distracted when Southampton found the equalizer, almost allowing Aribo a clear chance on goal.
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Came close to scoring with a powerful shot that hit the post during the second half.
MARC CUCURELLA – 6
Agitated Southampton fans when he fell back after a hair pull from Jack Stephens, resulting in a red card. Overall, he performed well both defensively and offensively.
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MOISES CAICEDO – 7
Produced excellent forward passes, notably a remarkable trivela ball to Felix that nearly culminated in a spectacular team goal.
ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6
Assisted Disasi’s opening goal with a well-taken corner but was outsmarted by Kyle Walker-Peters before Southampton’s equalizer from Aribo.
NONI MADUEKE – 7
Took advantage of a mistake by Joe Lumley, setting up Nkunku’s goal. Scored Chelsea’s third with a composed finish into the bottom-left corner.
Created several chances in the second half but wasn’t as effective with them.
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COLE PALMER – 7
Had a quiet game until he took advantage of Nkunku’s deflected shot to score Chelsea’s fourth goal, after which he was immediately substituted.
JOAO FELIX – 6
Displayed good energy but squandered a crucial chance just before halftime and missed an easy header shortly after the interval.
CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU – 7
Pushed Chelsea ahead 2-1 with a simple finish in the first 20 minutes, but was less involved thereafter.
SUBSTITUTES
JADON SANCHO (FOR MADUEKE, 72)
Scored his first goal for Chelsea just moments after coming on for Madueke.
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RENATO VEIGA (FOR CUCURELLA, 79)
Had limited time to impact the game notably, especially with Chelsea firmly in charge.
KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (FOR PALMER, 79)
Didn’t have many chances to make a mark on the match.
