How Southampton overcame Chelsea to climb to seventh in Premier League table - live
August 30, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT
Thank you!That's all from us tonight, thank you very much for following along. See you next time!
August 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
It's not looking goodThe only positive from tonight for Chelsea? It's only August...
2 – Chelsea have lost at least two of their opening five games to a Premier League campaign for just the second time in 27 seasons, after losing three of their first five in 2015-16 – eventually finishing 10th place that year. Ominous. pic.twitter.com/qmQIoBJy3z
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022 at 5:04 PM EDT
Tuchels admits it is not hard to beat ChelseaHe is begging for Wesley Fofana to complete his move to the Blues from the Foxes...
August 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM EDT
The final scores from tonightCrystal Palace 1-1 Brentford
Fulham 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Leeds United 1-1 Everton
August 30, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
How our writers saw itThe Athletic's Simon Johnson and Jacob Tanswell share their final thoughts on Twitter.
FT: #SaintsFC 2-1 Chelsea
Outstanding. Physically relentless. From the 1st minute to the 95th, They did not stop. Ward-Prowse sprinting 70 yards in the final minute to close the ball down typified it.
Too fresh, too strong this evening pic.twitter.com/Rr1ZOoXFo0
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
Fernandinho sends Lavia his congratulationsSaints signed Lavia from Manchester City this summer.
@RomeoLavia Congrats on the first goal as professional bro.Great game and great win.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
— Fernandinho (@fernandinho) August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
Armstrong reacts to a vital winSouthampton's Adam Armstrong, speaking to BT Sport: "We knew it would be a tough night tonight. Chelsea are a tough opposition but the lads dug deep. Nights like this we won't forget. It was frustrating on Saturday [against Manchester United], we had a few chances. That is football. We dug deep tonight.
"The lads are working hard, we have a lot of youth. Romeo [Lavio] has been top class since he has come in. We know how hard the Premier League is but if you work hard and take your chances and that is what we did tonight.
"Great night tonight, we will celebrate tonight."
August 30, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
Two defeats in three gamesHow do Tuchel's men turn this around? A poor start to the season...
August 30, 2022 at 4:39 PM EDT
FT: Southampton 2-1 ChelseaThat's it! Southampton have pulled off a huge win against Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea. They've also done it the hard way after going a goal down early in the first half but they responded brilliantly and have taken the three points. Chelsea never got going in the second half and failed to create any clear-cut chances but maybe that's how it looked because of how well Southampton defended?
August 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT
Time running out for Chelsea90+2' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
The visitors are getting impatient now as the clock runs down. Saints are playing with confidence and putting on an impressive defensive display.
August 30, 2022 at 4:35 PM EDT
Five minutes of added time90+1' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Can Chelsea find an equaliser? They've struggled for the last 45 minutes...
August 30, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
Saints need to hold the ball better88' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
They've been defending constantly since the 80th minute and all they can do is clear the ball to a Chelsea player.
August 30, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
Another substitution for Saints86' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Armstrong makes way for Lyanco.
August 30, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
Koulibaly getting forward84' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
He wins the ball high up the pitch but again the delivery isn't there from Chelsea. They're trying to get it into the box but can't quite find a man in blue.
August 30, 2022 at 4:27 PM EDT
Pulisic turning up the heat82' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
He gets down the right and fires a ball into the box but it's battered away by Bazunu.
August 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM EDT
Southampton continue to frustrate Chelsea80' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
The Saints have been winning the ball and retaining possession well in these last few minutes. They've got a little over 10 minutes left to hang on!
August 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
Adams wins the foul77' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Just like many of the Saints players out there, Adams has been terrific tonight. He's won every duel and completed every task his manager has asked of him.
August 30, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
OFF THE LINE!74' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Silva keeps his side in it with a sensational scoop off the line.
August 30, 2022 at 4:18 PM EDT
Substitutions for Saints73' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Perraud makes way for Djenepo. Perraud put in a shift tonight, he was excellent going forward.
August 30, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
Cucurella elbows Bella-Kotchap70' Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
Cucurella jumps with his elbow and catches Bella-Kotchap in the eye. No need for any action to be taken by the referee but the Saints defender is in some discomfort.