• CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 4. Kepa hasn’t inspired confidence and it was no different today: two bad hesitations cost Chelsea dearly at Stamford Bridge, particularly Southampton’s second. AFP
    CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 4. Kepa hasn’t inspired confidence and it was no different today: two bad hesitations cost Chelsea dearly at Stamford Bridge, particularly Southampton’s second. AFP
  • Cesar Azpilicueta - 5. There’s a certain leadership to his game but Azpilicueta let himself down with some lethargic play in the second half, which led to some poor decision making. Struggled in one-on-one situations. AFP
    Cesar Azpilicueta - 5. There’s a certain leadership to his game but Azpilicueta let himself down with some lethargic play in the second half, which led to some poor decision making. Struggled in one-on-one situations. AFP
  • Andreas Christensen - 5. Doesn’t give Chelsea the sort of commanding centre-back aura that they need to thrive in the race for the top four, and struggled to track the runs of Southampton’s front runners. Getty
    Andreas Christensen - 5. Doesn’t give Chelsea the sort of commanding centre-back aura that they need to thrive in the race for the top four, and struggled to track the runs of Southampton’s front runners. Getty
  • Kurt Zouma - 4. Zouma started well but was poor after the break. His profligate passing and poor marking didn’t help Chelsea’s cause. PA
    Kurt Zouma - 4. Zouma started well but was poor after the break. His profligate passing and poor marking didn’t help Chelsea’s cause. PA
  • Ben Chilwell - 6. Chilwell will prove a valuable asset on the basis of this performance. Like his teammates, he switched off at times defensively, but his distribution going forward, particularly when delivering the ball into the box, will make him a dream for Werner and co. AFP
    Ben Chilwell - 6. Chilwell will prove a valuable asset on the basis of this performance. Like his teammates, he switched off at times defensively, but his distribution going forward, particularly when delivering the ball into the box, will make him a dream for Werner and co. AFP
  • N’Golo Kante — 6. The Frenchman looked assured in possession and won the ball as you would expect, but he seems to lack confidence these days and it clearly rubs off on those around the Frenchman. AFP
    N’Golo Kante — 6. The Frenchman looked assured in possession and won the ball as you would expect, but he seems to lack confidence these days and it clearly rubs off on those around the Frenchman. AFP
  • Jorginho - 6. Has to communicate better with his teammates, although the way he picks out players with his distribution is dazzling at times. Struggled when Southampton put him under pressure. AFP
    Jorginho - 6. Has to communicate better with his teammates, although the way he picks out players with his distribution is dazzling at times. Struggled when Southampton put him under pressure. AFP
  • Christian Pulisic — 6. The US international was a bit rusty on his first start, but there were glimpses of quality and his presence will be welcomed by Frank Lampard. AFP
    Christian Pulisic — 6. The US international was a bit rusty on his first start, but there were glimpses of quality and his presence will be welcomed by Frank Lampard. AFP
  • Kai Havertz - 7. From his vision to his poise to his tap-in to make it 3-2 there was a lot to like for Havertz, although his perception needs work after he gave the ball away for Southampton’s first. EPA
    Kai Havertz - 7. From his vision to his poise to his tap-in to make it 3-2 there was a lot to like for Havertz, although his perception needs work after he gave the ball away for Southampton’s first. EPA
  • Mason Mount - 6. A largely inconsequential game from Mount who was fairly average throughout the pitch. He lacked quality on the ball but his movement was impressive, which enabled others to seize the space. AFP
    Mason Mount - 6. A largely inconsequential game from Mount who was fairly average throughout the pitch. He lacked quality on the ball but his movement was impressive, which enabled others to seize the space. AFP
  • Timo Werner - 9. Ran riot at times with an impeccable performance in the form of two goals and an assist. AFP
    Timo Werner - 9. Ran riot at times with an impeccable performance in the form of two goals and an assist. AFP
  • SUBSTITUTES: Hakim Ziyech - N/A. Got stuck in and wanted to surge forward at every available opportunity but he couldn’t preserve Chelsea’s lead on his own. PA
    SUBSTITUTES: Hakim Ziyech - N/A. Got stuck in and wanted to surge forward at every available opportunity but he couldn’t preserve Chelsea’s lead on his own. PA
  • Reece James - N/A. Couldn’t provide extra protection for Azpilicueta and wasn’t given enough time to fit into the system. PA
    Reece James - N/A. Couldn’t provide extra protection for Azpilicueta and wasn’t given enough time to fit into the system. PA
  • Tammy Abraham - N/A. Failed to help kill the game off after being brought on for a late appearance. PA
    Tammy Abraham - N/A. Failed to help kill the game off after being brought on for a late appearance. PA
  • SOUTHAMPTON RATINGS: Alex McCarthy - 5. Was caught out for the second Chelsea goal and really did look rattled whenever they came forward. Needs to work on his distribution, which put his defenders under pressure unnecessarily. AFP
    SOUTHAMPTON RATINGS: Alex McCarthy - 5. Was caught out for the second Chelsea goal and really did look rattled whenever they came forward. Needs to work on his distribution, which put his defenders under pressure unnecessarily. AFP
  • Ryan Bertrand - 5. His delivery caused more issues as the game progressed but for the most part, he couldn’t break the Blues down. AFP
    Ryan Bertrand - 5. His delivery caused more issues as the game progressed but for the most part, he couldn’t break the Blues down. AFP
  • Jannik Vestergaard - 7. The definition of a zero to hero performance after some rancid defending followed up by a vital header to equalise for the Saints. AFP
    Jannik Vestergaard - 7. The definition of a zero to hero performance after some rancid defending followed up by a vital header to equalise for the Saints. AFP
  • Jan Bednarek - 5. It was a really poor showing from Bednarek as he never really seemed to settle into the game at Stamford Bridge. Time Werner gave him a tough afternoon. Reuters
    Jan Bednarek - 5. It was a really poor showing from Bednarek as he never really seemed to settle into the game at Stamford Bridge. Time Werner gave him a tough afternoon. Reuters
  • Kyle Walker-Peters - 6. Struggled to unleash his creativity but did showcase some nice defensive timing. Southampton will be hoping he can offer more as an outlet. Reuters
    Kyle Walker-Peters - 6. Struggled to unleash his creativity but did showcase some nice defensive timing. Southampton will be hoping he can offer more as an outlet. Reuters
  • Nathan Redmond - 5. Wasn’t able to drive his way into Chelsea’s final third in the manner he has done in other games. This was one of his quieter games. EPA
    Nathan Redmond - 5. Wasn’t able to drive his way into Chelsea’s final third in the manner he has done in other games. This was one of his quieter games. EPA
  • Oriol Romeu - 8. Strong, sharp and efficient play from Romeu was capped off by a lovely assist for Southampton’s second goal. PA
    Oriol Romeu - 8. Strong, sharp and efficient play from Romeu was capped off by a lovely assist for Southampton’s second goal. PA
  • James Ward-Prowse - 6. Grew in confidence as the afternoon progressed and never allowed his side’s heads to drop. Once he was able to get his foot on the ball he was able to make a difference. Getty
    James Ward-Prowse - 6. Grew in confidence as the afternoon progressed and never allowed his side’s heads to drop. Once he was able to get his foot on the ball he was able to make a difference. Getty
  • Theo Walcott, 7 -- Was constantly active with delivery after delivery and that paid off with his assist for Vestergaard’s goal. AFP
    Theo Walcott, 7 -- Was constantly active with delivery after delivery and that paid off with his assist for Vestergaard’s goal. AFP
  • Danny Ings - 7. Provided the Saints with an attacking outlet as he so often does and took his goal really well in the first half. As ever, was as effective creating chances as taking them. PA
    Danny Ings - 7. Provided the Saints with an attacking outlet as he so often does and took his goal really well in the first half. As ever, was as effective creating chances as taking them. PA
  • Che Adams, 7 -- So often found himself in the right place in the right time which helped him to grab a vital equaliser after a handful of Chelsea errors. Grabbed an assist too in a productive afternoon. PA
    Che Adams, 7 -- So often found himself in the right place in the right time which helped him to grab a vital equaliser after a handful of Chelsea errors. Grabbed an assist too in a productive afternoon. PA
  • Ibrahima Diallo, N/A -- Seemed to help piece things together and introduced a renewed confidence upon being introduced. Getty
    Ibrahima Diallo, N/A -- Seemed to help piece things together and introduced a renewed confidence upon being introduced. Getty
  • Nathan Tella, N/A -- Worked incredibly hard when coming on and showed the sort of pace that will help Southampton thrive this season. Getty
    Nathan Tella, N/A -- Worked incredibly hard when coming on and showed the sort of pace that will help Southampton thrive this season. Getty
  • Shane Long, N/A -- Forced the issue and asked a few questions of Chelsea late in the game. AFP
    Shane Long, N/A -- Forced the issue and asked a few questions of Chelsea late in the game. AFP

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Werner gets 9, Havertz 7, Adams 7: Chelsea v Southampton player ratings

Jannik Vestergaard grabs stoppage-time equaliser for Saints

Harry Kettle

October 18, 2020

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Chelsea were held to a 3-3 draw by Southampton who equalised in added time to earn a deserved point on Saturday.

Timo Werner scored his first Premier League goals to put Chelsea two up in the first half at Stamford Bridge. Danny Ings got one back for Southampton before mistakes from Kurt Zouma and Kepa Arrizabalaga gifted an equaliser to Che Adams in the second half.

Kai Havertz appeared to have saved his team when the Germany midfielder restored Chelsea's lead. But Frank Lampard's side were denied when Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard headed home following more poor defending in injury time.

The draw left Chelsea in sixth place with eight points from five games, while Southampton are now 10th with seven.

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