Chelsea moved back into the top four by ending their three-match losing run with an emphatic win over the Premier League’s bottom club Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring for the Blues in the 24th minute when he headed in Tosin Adarabioyo’s flick-on following a corner.
Twelve minutes later, Nkunku set up Pedro Neto who beat Saints keeper Aaron Ramsdale with a low finish when through on goal.
Just before half-time Chelsea added a third as Levi Colwill rose highest to nod in Neto’s wide free-kick.
In the 78th minute substitute Tyrique George set up Marc Cucurella who rounded off a fine counter-attack with a drilled finish.
Dominant Chelsea move fourth in the Premier League table, two points clear of Manchester City and Newcastle who play on Wednesday.
Before the match about 100 Chelsea fans protested against the club’s ownership with banners and chants of “Todd Boehly out”.
