Chelsea suffer second loss of season

Chelsea suffer second loss of season after giving up lead to Southampton

Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the young Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday.

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Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two games but Southampton leveled within five minutes with a spectacular strike from 18-year-old Romeo Lavia.

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In first-half stoppage time the home side took a lead they would not relinquish courtesy of a deflected effort from Adam Armstrong.

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The result means Chelsea drop to eighth and below Southampton in the Premier League table after suffering their second defeat in five games to start the season.

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Both teams have seven points to their name.

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We started well in all the games almost but obviously we are struggling with our focus and consistency in matches

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Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the young Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday.

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