Southampton 1-5 Chelsea: Premier League result as Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku and Axel Disasi seal emphatic win over 10-man Saints

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Noni Madueke starred and Cole Palmer was yet again on target as Chelsea cut the gap to leaders Liverpool with an emphatic 5-1 victory at 10-man Southampton.

The Blues eased in front on seven minutes when Axel Disasi was allowed to nod home Enzo Fernandez’s left-wing corner from close-range.

Southampton levelled four minutes later when Joe Aribo polished off fine work from Kyle Walker-Peters, but a howler from goalkeeper Joe Lumley allowed Madueke to tee up Christopher Nkunku to roll into an empty net and restore the visitors’ lead on 17 minutes.

Madueke got in on the goal-act when he cut in from the right and curled a delicious strike into the far corner past the half hour.

Southampton’s evening soured further just prior to the break when Jack Stephens was shown a straight red card after the referee was advised to consult the pitch-side monitor for his pull of Marc Cucurella’s hair.

Chelsea completely dominated the second half and eventually scored again when Palmer inevitably got his goal, tapping into an empty net after Nkunku’s shot dribbled past Lumley.

Substitute Jadon Sancho added a fifth to complete a comprehensive victory for Enzo Maresca’s men.

The result sees The Blues move to within seven points of leaders Liverpool following the Merseysiders’ draw at Newcastle, while The Saints remain rock-bottom with 11 defeats from 14 Premier League outings so far this season.

Next up, Southampton visit Aston Villa on Saturday while Chelsea travel to Tottenham on Sunday. 

Southampton 1-5 Chelsea.

Gusto races into acres down the right. He floats a cross-shot to the far post that hits the woodwork - and then the flag goes up for offside.

Six minutes added.

Newcastle have levelled at 3-3!

Chelsea will cut the gap to the top!

It's five-star Chelsea - and they deserve it.

Sancho is left free to the right to step inside the area and rifle beyond Lumley at his near post.

Liverpool have just gone 3-2 in front at Newcastle.

If it stays like that, Chelsea will stay nine points behind the Merseysiders.

The Blues fans are in strong voice here and Maresca responds to their love by clapping in mutual appreciation.

Dewsbury-Hall on.

Veiga on.

Charlie Taylor on.

Edwards on.

Cole Palmer gets his goal, slamming into an empty net after Nkunku's shot had bobbled past Lumley but wasn't certain to cross the line.

Chelsea will move clear in second spot and cut the gap to Liverpool to seven points.

Newcastle are currently holding Liverpool to a 2-2 draw while Arsenal and Man Utd are goalless at the break.

Yukinari Sugawara on for Archer.

Sancho on for Madueke.

The playmaker is so often the key for Chelsea but he's yet to make his mark tonight.

The Blues are on course for a seventh away win in their last nine PL matches on the road.