Chelsea FC secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night, December 4, 2024. The match saw Jadon Sancho scoring his first goal for Chelsea, sealing the fifth and final goal in a dominant performance by the Blues.
The encounter began with Chelsea taking an early lead in the 7th minute when Axel Disasi headed home from an Enzo Fernandez corner. Southampton briefly equalized through Joe Aribo, but Chelsea quickly regained control. Christopher Nkunku capitalized on a defensive error to put Chelsea back in front, followed by Noni Madueke's brilliant strike, making it 3-1 before halftime.
The second half saw Southampton reduced to ten men after Jack Stephens received a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair, a decision confirmed by VAR. Chelsea took full advantage of their numerical superiority, with Cole Palmer adding a fourth goal in the 77th minute. Jadon Sancho then capped off the evening with a powerful finish, marking his debut goal for the club.
Chelsea's victory propels them into second place in the Premier League table, now sitting on 28 points from 14 matches, trailing leaders Liverpool by seven points. Meanwhile, Southampton remains at the bottom of the league, struggling with only five points.
The Blues' manager, Enzo Maresca, praised his team's performance, highlighting the contributions of players like Noni Madueke, who was named Man of the Match for his exceptional play. "Madueke set up Nkunku for Chelsea's second of the night before scoring a brilliant third," noted the match report.
Looking ahead, Chelsea aims to continue their winning streak as they prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Southampton, on the other hand, will seek redemption against Aston Villa, albeit without the suspended Jack Stephens.
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