With Olivier Giroud sidelined after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday’s win at Crystal Palace, Sarri opted to recall misfiring striker Alvaro Morata. Southampton avoided a third consecutive defeat with a well-drilled performance, but they still dropped into the relegation zone. United States international Pulisic will return to Dortmund on loan before completing his move to Chelsea in the close-season. Although they controlled the game, chances were few and far between for Chelsea until Hazard burst down the left for a shot that Gunn beat away at his near post. Morata’s luck was out when he slotted home from a Cesc Fabregas pass, only to see a tight offside decision deny him a goal.

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2019 22:07 UTC