Chelsea increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points after beating Southampton 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
The Blues were inspired by striker Diego Costa, winger Eden Hazard and midfield playmaker Cesc Fabregas, all of whom were in imperious form. However, the Saints made the league leaders work hard for the three points, with former Chelsea man Oriol Romeu equalising in the first half before Gary Cahill put the hosts back in front seconds before the break.
A Costa brace rendered a stoppage-time goal from ex-Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertand moot.