Chelsea’s impressive 5-1 victory over Southampton highlighted a dramatic night in the Premier League on Wednesday, which saw a total of 19 goals across four matches.
The Blues dominated St. Mary’s with standout performances from Christopher Nkunku, who scored and assisted, as well as Axel Disasi, who netted the opening goal.
Malo Gusto also contributed with a sublime assist for Jadon Sancho.
With this win, Chelsea now trails Liverpool by just seven points in the league.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s lead at the top was reduced as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams delivering exciting play, and Liverpool’s slip allowed the chasing pack to close the gap.
Manchester City, who had been enduring a rough patch with seven winless games in all competitions, finally secured a vital 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
This victory eased some of the pressure on the defending champions and helped them regain momentum in their campaign.
