Chelsea failed to win at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton where they lost 2-1. Lavia (28′) and Armstrong (45+1′) scored for Southampton. Sterling (23′) scored for Chelsea
Another false step by Chelsea.
The London Blues are having a fluctuating season at this start, where from five games played they now have two defeats, two wins and one draw.
Chelsea were much better at the start of the first half and got the first goal in the 23rd minute of the match. Rahem Sterling would take advantage of a rebound to score the first goal of the match.
However, the home team quickly got back into the game.
Romeo Lavia would score a beautiful goal in the 28th minute of the match, the shot of which was very difficult for Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy.
Southampton would insist even more during the first half and this effort would be rewarded when Armstrong scored the second goal in the 46th minute of the first half.
Southampton came very close to scoring in the 52nd minute, were it not for Silva denying Mohamed Elyounoussi.
From the 66th minute, the striker of the Albanian National Team, Armando Broja, who entered the place of Cesar Azpilicueta, also played in this match.
Despite this, apart from Broja’s several attacks, the Albanian striker did not have the opportunity to score, while the best chance in the second half was Salisu’s 74th.
Chelsea thus loses the second game in the Premier League in the fifth round until it is in 8th place, while Southampton with this victory climbs to 7th place. Both teams have 7 points each.
Southampton travel to Wolves in the next match that takes place at the weekend, while Chelsea will play at Stamford Bridge in the next London derby, against West Ham United.