Southampton vs chelsea

Chelsea fall into Premier League action as their second straight defeat. Chelsea fall into Premier League action as their second straight defeat.

Adam Armstrong's goal in first-half stoppage time proved the difference in Southampton's 2–1 result at St Mary's.

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Raheem Sterling was served little for the England international to build on the opening goal of his match.

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Southampton, meanwhile, played with solidarity and ruthlessness as they took Chelsea to their full 90 minutes.

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The Blues dropped to eighth in the Premier League table with the loss, with Southampton leapfrogging to seventh place.

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The quartet of Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly, Trevoh Chaloba and Cesar Azpilicueta cover the central defensive unit.

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