Chelsea star Ben Chilwell reacted to a huge error by scoring the Blues’ third goal against Southampton.
It ended 3-1 at Stamford Bridge after an eventual Premier League clash.
Thomas Tuchel’s side struck first through talented academy graduate Trevor Chalobah. A corner was flicked on by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, finding Chalobah free at the back post.
He converted the chance to give Chelsea exactly the start they wanted.
Chilwell could have made it 2-0 in the 26th minute but saw his effort kept out by Alex McCarthy.
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Both Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner had goals ruled out before the interval.
In the second half, Chilwell brought down Tino Livramento in the box to give Southampton a chance to level.
James Ward-Prowse calmly slotted the resultant spot-kick home.
German forward Timo Werner stepped up in the 84th minute to avenge his disallowed goal. He finished from close range following a quick attacking move.
Chilwell then rounded off proceedings with a great left-footed strike. Two of his teammates had hit the woodwork in the build-up, but Chilwell made no mistake in beating McCarthy.
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