Chelsea climbed back into fourth in the Premier League with a 4-0 win against Southampton on Tuesday night. The hosts took the lead in the first half through Christopher Nkunku. The French forward latched onto a flicked header from a corner in the 24th minute,

Pedro Neto says he is enjoying playing as a central striker after scoring and assisting in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton.Neto grabbed his side’s second after Christopher Nkunku had opened

Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star, his Chelsea teammates stepped up — as demanded by their manager — to share the goals in a 4-0 thrashing of last-place Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has offered a defence of Cole Palmer as he goes through a difficult spell while praising a “fantastic” option he has found for the false 9 role at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea do not need Champions League football to convince Cole Palmer of his future at the club - but admits missing out on the top four could impact their summer transfer business.