Premier League - Nkunku scores as Chelsea beat Southampton 4-0

The 27th round of the 2024/25 Premier League was staged. The "Blue Lions" Chelsea, based at Stamford Bridge, defeated the "Saints" Southampton 4-0 with goals from Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Colville and Cucurella.

Five minutes into the game, Southampton launched an attack. James Bree received a pass from his teammate and lobbed it into the penalty area, but Chelsea defender Colville saved the chance. In the 9th minute, Chelsea striker Sancho sent a cross from the right, but no teammate posed a threat in time.

In the 13th minute, Smallbone faced a through ball from the defense, and Onuyachu followed up from the penalty area and volleyed the ball, but kicked the ball high. In the 20th minute, Chelsea seized the ball and counterattacked. Palmer fell to the ground when he dribbled into the penalty area, but the referee on duty did not make a penalty.

In the 23rd minute, Enzo passed the ball to the penalty area, Palmer received it and shot, but it was blocked by Southampton goalkeeper Ramsdale. In the 24th minute, Chelsea got a corner kick opportunity, Adarabioyo headed the ball, Nkunku rushed forward and headed the ball into the goal in the face of the defense, helping Chelsea take the lead 1-0.

In the 36th minute, Cucurella seized the ball and passed it straight to Pedro Neto, who received a pass from Nkunku and entered the penalty area with a powerful shot to help Chelsea continue to lead Southampton 2-0. In the 44th minute, Pedro Neto took a free kick and Colville scored with a header to help Chelsea expand their lead to 3-0.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Southampton tried to counterattack. Sulaimana got the ball and entered the penalty area, but Gusteau saved the opportunity. In the 56th minute, Nkunku passed the ball from the left, and Palmer shot directly, but the ball went over the goal. In the 69th minute, Enzo intercepted the ball and passed it straight, and Tyrick George took the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball went over the post.

In the 78th minute, Tyrick George received a pass from Gusto and passed it back to Cucurella, who seized the opportunity to push the ball into the goal, helping Chelsea to further expand its lead to 4-0. In the 82nd minute, Palmer in the penalty area faced the opponent's player and shot at the goal, but the ball hit the side net.

In the stoppage time, Chelsea got a free kick opportunity. Palmer chose to shoot directly, but it was blocked by Southampton goalkeeper Ramsdale.

In the end, Chelsea beat Southampton 4-0 at home.