SOU VS CHE FT: Goal 000000 as Scintillating Chelsea Destroyed the Saints by 6:0. EPL 2021/22 [Highlight].

Full time

That’s more like it. Much better from Chelsea and they’ll need to go up another level against Real Madrid, but Thomas Tuchel should enjoy this one. A relief for the team, staff and fans.

Final five

Things have definitely calmed down but could we see one more? Chelsea still look a threat when they move through the gears but Southampton are enjoying a little bit more of possession at the moment.

On the pitch

A Chelsea fan already made it on earlier in the afternoon now a small child has made it from the Southampton end, though mainly stays by the byline. Dealt with reasonably quickly.

Earning chances

The Saints just trying to find some attacks now though are yet to trouble the goal. Chelsea just need to stay on their game to quash the breaks to ensure they come away with a much-needed clean sheet.

New trim, new Mase.

Another sub

The very impressive Mount heads off for Ziyech.

Chelsea fans are very noisy this afternoon. Brilliant outing for them.

Substitute

Thiago Silva heads off for a rest with Reece James coming on.

Christensen moves central, with James on the right of the back three.

GOAL! 0-6

They just keep on coming! Mason Mount the latest on the scoresheet. Pulisic has his shot saved, and Forster takes the ball away from Werner but Mount doesn’t miss

Cheeky Tap in?

My prediction has come true, Werner has his second goal of the afternoon with an easy tap in.

GOAL!

Timo Werner adds a second. N’Golo Kante deserves lots of credit for a storming run through the centre, he tries to evade Forster but the Saint’s keeper palms his shot out the air and into Werner’s path. Easy finish.

A very serious claim here. Do you agree?

Underway

Not as many Saints fans in their seats this half…

Rival fans praise Chelsea’s mentality.

Half-time sub

Christian Pulisc on for Havertz.

Typical Timo

Half Time Thoughts…

Well, it looks like Thomas Tuchel has got the reaction that he asked for!

The Blues have turned up in the first half and all has gone to plan. Alonso is back on the scoresheet along with Mason Mount. Kai Havertz, showing up as usual.

Timo Werner is the talking point of the half, however! 3 unfortunate misses for the German. He should at least have had a hat trick by now. He sure knows how to work the Southampton back line.

That’s 4 goals in 4 starts against the Saints.

Hoping for another goal for Werner, he’s itching for it.

The backline has barely had much to do. Let’s see if Antonio Rudiger is up for another 30-yard screamer today.

It’s looking positive for the Blues.

Half time player ratings

Mendy – 6

Christensen – 7

Silva – 7

Rudiger – 7

Loftus-Cheek – 8

Kante – 7

Kovacic – 7

Alonso – 8

Mount – 9

Havertz – 8

Werner – 8

Alonso – 8

Forster denies Havertz (0-4)

Another chance for Chelsea. This time Havertz is denied by Forster.

GOOOAL HAVERTZ!

Chelsea have a fourth just after the half-hour mark!

It’s brilliant from Werner as he dances beyond two challenges, but he then hits the post from close range. The rebound falls to Havertz, though, who finishes from close range.

TURBO TIMO TURNS UP!

We told you he would come through! Timo exploits the highlight and slots it into the back of the net.

That’s 4 goals in 4 starts against Southampton for the German

GOOOOAALLL WERNER!

Chelsea are running riot here in Southampton and they have a third goal inside 21 minutes!

This time it’s of Southampton’s own doing as Romeu heads the ball back into his own half, but over the covering defenders. Werner has 40 yards to run into, he then rounds Forster and taps in.

Werner denied (0-2)

Another chance for Werner. This time he’s denied by Forster.

GOOOAALLL MOUNT!

Chelsea have a second and the man from Portsmouth has done it again!

The ball dropped to Mount 25 yards out and he drove the ball towards goal on the bounce. No chance for Forster as the shot flies into the corner.

Challenge on (0-1)

Timo Werner is getting close!

Two chances for the German, unluck for the first but should really be burying the second. A clear header for the German into an open net, however, he hits the cross bar instead.

He’s getting there!

GOOAAAL ALONSO!

Chelsea ahead and it’s only taken seven minutes!

Off the bar (0-0)

Second chance of the game for Werner. Second time he’s hit the woodwork. This time it happened after a close-range header. He should’ve scored in truth.

Off the post (0-0)

Almost an early opener for Chelsea as Timo Werner rattles the post. Kai Havertz then skies one over the crossbar from close range.