Improving Saints stun Lampard with 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge

Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 26, 2019 Chelsea's Christian Pulisic in action with Southampton's James Ward-Prowse. [Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs]

Goals from Michael Obafemi and Nathan Redmond earned Southampton a surprise 2-0 win at Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday.

Obafemi broke the deadlock with his first goal of the season, bursting inside from the right and curling into the top corner after a tight opening half hour.

Frank Lampard changed his side's formation from 3-4-3 to 4-2-3-1 at the break and nearly earned an instant dividend as substitute Mason Mount set up Tammy Abraham, who flashed a shot into the side netting.

Saints winger Redmond was denied by Kepa Arrizabalaga on the break but coolly finished for the visitors' second after an impressive team move to silence Stamford Bridge.

The hosts struggled to break down Southampton's tight defence, and Ralph Hasenhuttl's side rise to 14th, three points clear of the relegation zone, building on last weekend's win over Aston Villa.

Chelsea stay fourth with 32 points from 19 games and must pick themselves up for their visit to Arsenal on Sunday. 

Other Premier League results: 

Tottenham 2-1 Brighton

 

Bournemouth 1-1 Arsenal
 

Chelsea 0-2 Southampton
 

Aston Villa 1-0 Norwich
 

Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham
 

Everton 1-0 Burnley

 

Sheffield Utd 1-1 Watford