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Chelsea Ratings: Jorgensen Makes Case for No. 1 Spot, While Tosin Fails to Secure Defensive Role

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CHELSEA extended their impressive form with a commanding 5-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s under the floodlights.

Axel Disasi opened the scoring with a close-range header just seven minutes in.

Chelsea cruised to a 5-1 win over Southampton

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Chelsea cruised to a 5-1 win over SouthamptonCredit: PA

Joe Aribo equalized for Southampton after a brilliant play from Kyle Walker-Peters.

However, Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho each added to the scoreline, ensuring the team secured all three points away from home.

Here’s how Emillia Hawkins from SunSport evaluated the players’ performances…

FILIP JORGENSEN – 8

Made an outstanding save within the first two minutes to deny Joe Aribo’s attempt from close range.

Also pulled off another brilliant save in the second half, leading many Chelsea fans to advocate for him to be the club’s primary goalkeeper.

Filip Jorgensen impressed in a rare start for the Blues

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Filip Jorgensen impressed in a rare start for the BluesCredit: Reuters

MALO GUSTO – 7

Dominated duels and led in tackles among Chelsea players during the first half, providing a fantastic assist for Sancho’s goal.

AXEL DISASI – 7

Netted the opening goal for Chelsea with a straightforward header from a Fernandez corner.

TOSIN ADARABIOYO – 5

Seemed to lose focus when Southampton equalized, nearly allowing Aribo a clear shot at goal.

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Nearly found the net himself with a powerful shot that hit the post in the second half.

MARC CUCURELLA – 6

Infuriated Southampton fans by going down after a hair pull from Jack Stephens, which led to a red card. Had a solid performance both defensively and offensively.

Marc Cucurella's hair was pulled by Jack Stephens, which resulted in the Southampton defender being sent off

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Marc Cucurella’s hair was pulled by Jack Stephens, which resulted in the Southampton defender being sent offCredit: Amazon Prime
Paul Merson calls out Mike Dean live on Sky Sports after Jack Stephens’ red card for Southampton

MOISES CAICEDO – 7

Delivered some excellent forward passes, highlighted by an outstanding trivela through ball to Felix that nearly resulted in a fantastic team goal.

ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6

Set up Disasi’s initial goal with a perfectly executed corner but was later outmaneuvered by Kyle Walker-Peters in the lead-up to Aribo’s equalizer.

NONI MADUEKE – 7

Made the most of a misplay by Joe Lumley and provided an assist for Nkunku. Scored Chelsea’s third goal with a calm finish into the bottom-left corner.

Had a few opportunities in the second half but was somewhat inefficient with them.

Chelsea dominated the match

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Chelsea dominated the match

COLE PALMER – 7

Had a subdued game until he capitalized on Nkunku’s deflected shot to net Chelsea’s fourth goal, only to be substituted immediately after scoring.

JOAO FELIX – 6

Showed good energy but squandered a golden chance just before halftime and missed an easy header shortly after the break.

CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU – 7

Gave Chelsea a 2-1 lead with a straightforward finish in the first 20 minutes but was generally quiet afterward.

SUBSTITUTES

JADON SANCHO (FOR MADUEKE, 72)

Netted his first goal for Chelsea just moments after coming on for Madueke.

Jadon Sancho scored his first Chelsea goal

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Jadon Sancho scored his first Chelsea goalCredit: Getty

RENATO VEIGA (FOR CUCURELLA, 79)

Had limited time to make a noticeable impact, particularly with Chelsea in full control.

KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (FOR PALMER, 79)

Did not have much opportunity to influence the match.