Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues dismantled Southampton 6-1 in a Premier League showdown filled with drama and errors.
The victory showcased Chelsea’s attacking prowess, with goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Sancho sealing a commanding win that lifted them to second place on the table, overtaking Arsenal.
Chelsea took the lead early when Axel Disasi capitalized on a goalkeeping error by Joe Lumley, heading in from Enzo Fernandez’s corner. However, Southampton quickly equalized as Joe Aribo connected with a pinpoint cross from Kyle Walker-Peters, slotting home to make it 1-1.
The turning point came moments later when another Lumley mistake handed Nkunku a golden chance to score into an empty net, restoring Chelsea’s lead. Noni Madueke added a third with a superb solo effort, weaving past Ryan Manning and curling the ball into the far corner.
Southampton’s troubles deepened when captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair in a bizarre incident during a corner kick. Down to 10 men, the Saints struggled to contain Chelsea’s relentless attacks.
Cole Palmer struck in the second half, netting his ninth goal of the season after Nkunku’s initial effort was blocked. Substitute Sancho then capped off the scoring, calmly finishing a one-on-one opportunity after Malo Gusto’s perfectly weighted through ball.
Chelsea’s dominance was evident throughout, with Joao Felix and Tosin Adarabioyo hitting the woodwork and the Blues creating numerous chances to extend their lead. The result highlighted the gulf in quality between the two sides, leaving Southampton rooted to the bottom of the table.
The emphatic win sends a strong statement about Chelsea’s title ambitions as they continue to climb the Premier League standings.
