Chelsea squandered an opportunity to bond their place in the Premier League's main four as a brilliant presentation from Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn gave his battling side a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.
Maurizio Sarri's group stay in fourth place, however, they are presently only three in front of fifth put Arsenal in the race to fit the bill for next season's Champions League. It was a disappointing night for Chelsea, who overwhelmed ownership yet come up short on any bleeding edge, keeping up a stressing arrangement for Sarri.
His side neglected to score for the third time in their last five Premier League amusements at Stamford Bridge, bringing up more issues about Chelsea's requirement for the best class striker in the January exchange window.
With Olivier Giroud sidelined in the wake of enduring lower leg damage in Sunday's success at Crystal Palace, Sarri picked to review fizzling striker Alvaro Morata.
Morata has played so gravely this season Sarri had utilized Belgian winger Eden Hazard in the focal forward's job as of late as opposed to swinging to the Spaniard, who had overseen just seven objectives this term and none in the group since November 4.
Be that as it may, by and by, previous Real Madrid star Morata looked totally dispossessed of touch and certainty.
It was nothing unexpected Morata squandered a brilliant chance to open the scoring when he met Cesar Azpilicueta's long go with a manageable header directly at 22-year-old Gunn — the child of ex-Norwich plug Bryan Gunn.
Southampton stayed away from a third back to back thrashing with a very much penetrated execution, yet despite everything they dropped into the transfer zone.
Having reported the marking of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic prior in the day, Chelsea is preparing following a period of conflicting showcases from Willian and Pedro on the correct flank.
Joined States worldwide Pulisic will profit to Dortmund for advance before finishing his turn to Chelsea in the nearby season.
For the occasion, Sarri keeps on utilizing Willian, yet the Brazilian's offered to demonstrate his value was demolished when he was constrained off with damage late in the main half.
Mounting disappointment
Danger indicated a few times that he wanted to play wide as opposed to in advance amid Sarri's try different things with the Belgian as a 'false nine'.
Looking increasingly energetic back in his favoured job, Hazard made a fine run that opened up the Southampton guard, yet his furious drive was very much spared by Gunn, making his Premier League make a big appearance after his nearby season move from Manchester City.
In any case, Hazard couldn't do everything all alone and, while progressive away successes at Watford and Palace made it a cheerful Christmas for Chelsea, their first home session of the new year was a ton like their toward the end in 2018.
In spite of ruling against Leicester, Sarri's group were beaten 1-0 as they paid the cost for coming up short on the sharp passing and development expected to separate the guests' obstinate barrier.
It was the very same story against Southampton.
The Blues consumed the ball however Morata wasted another open door when Yan Valery hindered his shot.
Chelsea's dissatisfaction developed toward the beginning of the second half when Stuart Armstrong's twisting exertion constrained Kepa Arrizabalaga without hesitation out of the blue.
Despite the fact that they controlled the diversion, chances were rare for Chelsea until the point when Hazard burst down the left for a shot that Gunn beat away at his close post.
Morata's fortunes were out when he opened home from a Cesc Fabregas pass, just to see a tight offside choice deny him an objective.
What's more, the hapless Spaniard persevered through more hopelessness when he took Ruben Loftus-Cheek's pass and shot directly at Gunn to moans from the crowd. Capping a forgettable amusement for Chelsea, Marcos Alonso had a solid punishment claim turned down in the end minutes.
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