After two consecutive defeats, Chelsea returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing Southampton in the 27th round of the Premier League. The victory came at a crucial time, as the club has been under pressure from fans protesting against its recent policies and performances.

The win temporarily lifted Chelsea from 7th to 4th place in the league table, though they are likely to be overtaken as other teams complete their matches in the round. Nevertheless, the result provides a much-needed boost for the Blues, who are aiming to secure a top-four finish and return to the Champions League next season.

2024-25, England - Premier League

Chelsea - Southampton 4:0 (3:0)
Goals: Nkunku, 24 (1:0); Pedro Neto, 36 (2:0); Colwill, 44 (3:0); Cucurella, 78 (4:0)

Chelsea: Jörgensen F.; Adarabioyo; Colwill; Gusto; Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Nkunku (Acheampong J. K., 83); Palmer Co.; Caicedo M. (Amougou, 83); Pedro Neto (George, 68); Sancho (Dewsbury-Hall, 68)
Bench: Sanchez Ro.; James R.; Fofana W.; Samuels-Smith
Yellow Cards: Caicedo M. 66

Southampton: Ramsdale; Walker-Peters (Manning, 59); Bree J. (Harwood-Bellis, 46); Sugawara (Welington, 89); Bella-Kotchap; Downes (Archer C., 83); Aribo; Smallbone; Fernandes M.; Sulemana; Onuachu (Dibling, 59)
Bench: McCarthy A.; Stephens; Wood N.; Gronbaek
Yellow Cards: Onuachu 45