LONDON, Dec 27 ― Goals from Michael Obafemi and Nathan Redmond earned improving Southampton a surprise 2-0 win at Chelsea in the Premier League today. Obafemi broke the deadlock with his first goal of the season, bursting inside from the right and curling into the top corner after a tight opening...
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl celebrates after the match against Chelsea December 27, 2019. ― Reuters pic
Frank Lampard changed his side's formation from 3-4-3 to 4-2-3-1 at the break and nearly earned an instant dividend as substitute Mason Mount set up Tammy Abraham, who flashed a shot into the side netting. Chelsea stayed fourth with 32 points from 19 games and must pick themselves up for their visit to Arsenal on Sunday.
“It's the same story as a few of the last home games,” said Lampard. “We have to work, break defensive lines and do more in an attacking sense.Hasenhuttl ran onto the pitch to celebrate at full time and was hailed by Saints supporters long after the final whistle after going over to them.
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