Chelsea sauntered to another Premier League victory on Wednesday night as they thrashed ten-man Southampton 5-1 at St. Mary's. The hosts were already 3-1 down when captain Jack Stephens saw red, with Southampton capitulating time-and-time again in the build-up phase before half-time and Chelsea pounced.

Chelsea already led 3-1 at that stage thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke after Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo briefly cancelled out Axel Disasi's early opener. Second-half finishes from Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho piled more misery on Russell Martin 's men.

Liverpool has had its lead at the top of the Premier League cut down after the Reds's dramatic 3-3 draw with Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday. Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Manchester City ended its seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

The Reds are set to be without a number of players through injury for Wednesday's Premier League clash against Newcastle United