Premier League: Chelsea Thrash Ten-Man Southampton To Turn Title Contenders

Chelsea continues their superb run of form under Enzo Maresca with a 5-1 triumph away from home to Southampton. Alex Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho all were on the scoresheet as the visitors capped off a brilliant night with Joe Lumley not having the best of his outings. For Southampton, it was Joe Aribo who scored in the 11th minute, the hosts were just not good enough on the night.

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Updated on: 5 December 2024 2:44 pm

English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Enzo Fernandez

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates after the match | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates after the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Noni Madueke

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Noni Madueke has an attempt on goal | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Noni Madueke has an attempt on goal during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Cole Palmer

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Jack Stephens

EPL 2024-25: Southampton's Jack Stephens leaves the pitch after being shown a red card | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Southampton's Jack Stephens leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Southampton's Jack Stephens leaves the pitch | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Southampton's Jack Stephens leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring their side's third goal | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Christopher Nkunku

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, left, and Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters battle for the ball | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, left, and Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters battle for the ball during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their side's second goal | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.

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English Premier League soccer Southampton vs Chelsea football gallery: Joe Aribo

EPL 2024-25: Southampton's Joe Aribo celebrates scoring their side's first goal | Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA via AP

Southampton's Joe Aribo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England.