Chelsea hosted Southampton away in the 5th week of the English Premier League. In the match directed by Micheal Oliver, although the Blues took a 1-0 lead, they were defeated by a score of 2-1.
Romeo Lavia scored 28 and Adam Armstrong scored 45 for hosts Southampton. The only goal of the visiting team Chelsea came from the new transfer Sterling at 23.
With this result, Southampton increased its points to 7 and equalized with Chelsea.