Only a single victory in the ultimate four games speaks for itself regarding contemporary Chelsea form. Thomas Tuchel’s boys seem deprived, clueless and as if they were forced to play on Tuesday night at Southampton. That sort of attitude led the Blues to a deserved 2-1 loss to St Mary’s outfit, albeit the visitors were the ones to break the deadlock.Southampton come from behind to beat Chelsea 🔥 pic.twitter.com/k3WDvAWekU— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 30, 2022 The one to “blame” for it is Raheem Sterling, the only Chelsea player that seems to be thriving in the recently-started EPL season. The former Manchester City forward has scored his third goal of the current campaign, reacting smoothly in the rivals’ box with 67 minutes left on the clock.Raheem Sterling in the first half vs. Southampton:2 shots 2 shots on target 1 goal 112 in the Premier League. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/ZdxjPB7Gm9— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 30, 2022 At that moment, not many would predict the Blues’ ship would go down so fast and so quickly. The tables turned even before the half-time whistle as an unmarked Romeo Lavia hit a perfect equaliser in the 28th minute. Although his shot was superb, the shameful reaction of Chelsea’s defence made Lavia’s job much easier. The game’s momentum changed instantly, with the hosts smelling the opportunity to grab all three points.Lavia goal for Southampton against Chelsea pic.twitter.com/Hc7sNR6ygl— Live News (@LiveNewsForAll_) August 30, 2022 It eventually happened with Armstrong’s winner in the first-half stoppage time, which sucked out all the energy from lousy favourites.Armstrong goal for Southampton against Chelsea pic.twitter.com/zceqCkDCMQ— Live News (@LiveNewsForAll_) August 30, 2022 PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 5TuesdayFulham – Brighton 2-1 (0-0)/Mitrovic 48, Dunk 55 og – Mac Allister 60 pen/Crystal Palace – Brentford 1-1 (1-0)/Zaha 59 – Wissa 88/Southampton – Chelsea 2-1 (1-1)/Lavia 28, Armstrong 45+1 – Sterling 23/Leeds – Everton 1-1 (0-1)/Sinisterra 55 – Gordon 17/Wednesday21.30: (3.60) Bournemouth (3.35) Wolverhampton (2.20)21.30: (1.50) Arsenal (4.40) Aston Villa (7.50)21.30: (1.10) Man.City (13.0) Nott.Forest (25.0)21.45: (3.80) West Ham (3.60) Tottenham (2.05)22.00: (1.33) Liverpool (5.90) Newcastle (9.50)Thursday22.00: (3.80) Leicester (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.10)***odds are subject to change
