BBC · Feb 25, 2025
Chelsea back in top four with Southampton win
Image caption, Chelsea had won three of their past 12 matches in all competitions before facing SouthamptonChelsea moved back into the top four by ending their three-match losing run with an emphatic win over the Premier League's bottom club Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring for the Blues in the 24th minute when he headed in Tosin Adarabioyo's flick-on following a corner.
Twelve minutes later, Nkunku set up Pedro Neto who beat Saints keeper Aaron Ramsdale with a low finish when through on goal.
Just before half-time Chelsea added a third as Levi Colwill rose highest to nod in Neto's wide free-kick.