Chelsea suffer second defeat of the season after losing to Southampton

Chelsea suffered their second defeat in Premier League season after losing 2-1 to Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday

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Chelsea defeat in Premier League as Adam Armstrong's goal in first-half stoppage time proved the difference in Southampton's 2–1 result at St Mary's

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Raheem Sterling put Chelsea ahead in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two games, but Southampton equalized within five minutes with a brilliant strike from 18-year-old Romeo Lavia

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The result meant Chelsea fell eighth in the Premier League table and below Southampton and suffered their second defeat in five matches to start the season. Both teams have seven points

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Asking third time , however, Summer's signing from Manchester City made no mistake. Southampton busted when a smart Chelsea took down the left

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Mason Mount slid the ball across the box and, despite a momentary intervention from Romain Perroud, Sterling was able to turn and find the back of the net

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"We knew it was going to be tough tonight. Chelsea are a tough opponent, but the boys dug deep," Armstrong said

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Southampton vs. Chelsea Final score 1H 2h Final Southampton 2 0 2 Chelsea 1 0 1

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Goals: 23rd min — CHE — Raheem Sterling 28th min — SOU — Romeo Lavia 45+1 min — SOU — Adam Armstrong

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