Southampton 2-3 Chelsea: Three match takeaways

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: Eden Hazard of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /

Alex McCarthy

Up until the Giroud goal on 70 minutes, Alex McCarthy had done brilliantly to keep the Saints in the game. Whilst the Blues didn’t test him with a shot in the first half, there were plenty of crosses aimed for Alvaro Morata which the ‘keeper dealt with well.

Willian was among those playing teasing balls into the Spaniard before his substitution, but McCarthy matched every one.

The Englishman defining moment came early in the second half when Chelsea were attempt to scramble the ball over the line.