Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle would have liked what he saw from Chelsea’s Nigeria-eligible star Tosin Adarabioyo during the Blues win over Southampton
Super Eagles-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo put in an enticing shift in the heart of Chelsea’s defence as the Blues made light work of minnows Southampton.
Adarabioyo provided an assist for Christopher Nkunku’s opening goal and shut down Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu as Chelsea enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 win to move back into the top four.
How it happened
Chelsea dominated the Saints from start to finish to run out 4-0 winners in a routine victory at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were rampant, opening the scoring in the 24th minute through Nkunku, who benefitted from Adarabioyo’s assist.
The Blues doubled their lead after 36 minutes as Nkunku turned provider to set up Pedro Neto wife Chelsea’s second goal.
The Stamford Bridge stars made it three when Neto also turned provider, teeing up Levi Colwill just before half-time to dampen any hopes Southampton had of a second-half comeback.
Chelsea completed the scoring in the second half through Marc Cucurella to ensure all three points and a much needed goal difference boost as the race for a Champions League spot comes to a boil.
The Blues temporarily climb above Manchester City into fourth place on the Premier League table with 46 points, although they have played one more game than the reigning champions.