Chelsea continued their stunning run with a five-goal win over Southampton
Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho were amongst the goalscorers on Wednesday
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By RYAN WALKER
Published: 16:28 EST, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 16:43 EST, 4 December 2024
Chelsea continued their charge up the Premier League table with a five-star showing against Southampton that featured five different goalscorers in the 5-1 win.
The Blues found themselves on level terms after Axel Disasi's opener was cancelled out by Joe Aribo's 11th minute strike, but never once looked troubled again as the goals rolled in one by one.
Christopher Nkunku had the visitors back in front just six minutes later to give Chelsea three-goal lead heading into half-time.
Cole Palmer scored Chelsea's fourth goal as the Blues claimed a dominant win on the south coast
Southampton attempted to mount a momentary comeback but any hopes were extinguished as Cole Palmer put the result to bed before Jadon Sancho scored a fifth in stoppage time.
Full match story to follow.