Chelsea Defeats Southampton 4-0 to Climb to Fourth

Chelsea secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League, ending a run of three consecutive defeats, with key performances from Christopher Nkunku and Pedro Neto. This win moved Chelsea to fourth place in the standings, reinvigorating their Champions League qualification race. The defeat leaves Southampton at the bottom of the table with only nine points, facing almost certain relegation. Southampton's manager, Ivan Juric, has struggled to gain momentum this season, with the team conceding 11 goals in their last three games. Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, expressed confidence in his team's trajectory, acknowledging the importance of this win against a beleaguered opponent.