- Chelsea secured an emphatic 4-0 win over Southampton to climb into the Premier League top four
- Fans protested against Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital before kick-off, voicing frustration over club management
- Despite Chelsea’s dominant victory, defensive lapses raised concerns ahead of tougher fixtures
Key Takeaways:
Chelsea eased past Southampton with a 4-0 victory in their Premier League Matchweek 27 encounter at Stamford Bridge. Christopher Nkunku (24′), Pedro Neto (37′), Levi Colwill (44′), and Marc Cucurella (78′) all found the net in a match that could have ended with an even wider margin.
Despite the commanding performance, Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities remained evident, with Southampton failing to capitalise on moments of poor positioning. Against a stronger attacking side, the match could have taken a different turn.
About 200 Chelsea fans protesting Clearlake-Boehly’s ownership before the Southampton game.
Some throwing dollar bills and chanting against Todd Boehly. Others targeting BlueCo. Some just singing Roman Abramovich’s name. pic.twitter.com/RzHKR023oB
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) February 25, 2025
With the win, Chelsea moved back into the top four, now sitting just one point behind third-placed Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Southampton remain at the foot of the table, struggling to find form in their fight for survival.
Before the match, a section of Chelsea supporters turned against club owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, voicing their dissatisfaction with the team’s inconsistency and the major squad changes following the club’s 2022 ownership transition. Since Roman Abramovich’s forced departure due to sanctions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chelsea’s new management has spent over £1 billion on transfers, yet the team is still far from delivering the expected results.