Wed Feb 26 21:30:00 UTC 2025: **Premier League Roundup: Chelsea Rout Southampton, Brighton Edge Bournemouth in Thrilling Night of Goals**

London, England (February 25, 2025) – A flurry of goals highlighted another exciting night in the Premier League, with Chelsea delivering a resounding 4-0 victory over Southampton, and Brighton securing a hard-fought 2-1 win against Bournemouth. Crystal Palace also impressed, overcoming Aston Villa 4-1, while Fulham edged Wolves 2-1.

Chelsea’s dominant performance saw goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Cucurella, showcasing the depth of their squad. Manager Enzo Maresca expressed his satisfaction with the result, highlighting the importance of the win after a recent dip in form. He praised Neto’s performance playing centrally due to injuries, and while pleased with Nkunku’s goal, noted the player could still offer more. Maresca also addressed concerns about Cole Palmer’s recent struggles, attributing them to a normal dip in form for a top player.

Southampton manager Ivan Juric acknowledged structural problems at the club, emphasizing the need for a stronger foundation. He remained committed to the team despite the challenging situation. Levi Colwill, who scored against his former club, spoke highly of his teammate Nkunku and Neto’s adaptability, celebrating his own goal and highlighting the potential of young Chelsea player Tyrique George.

Brighton’s victory over Bournemouth was a closer affair. While Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised his team’s performance, he admitted Brighton were more clinical in front of goal, with Danny Welbeck’s crucial strike securing the points for the home side. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler emphasized Welbeck’s leadership role and the team’s improved form following a heavy defeat earlier in the season. Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, despite scoring a goal, highlighted the need for consistent wins to compete with the league’s top teams.

Wolves’ manager, Vitor Pereira, expressed disappointment at the easily conceded goals against Fulham, emphasizing the need for improved consistency and squad depth. Fulham’s Marco Silva, on the other hand, lauded his team’s performance, particularly praising the contributions of Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon. Former Chelsea and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes Fulham’s Champions League qualification remains a realistic possibility.

The night’s results left Chelsea fourth in the standings, highlighting the competitiveness of the Premier League, with only five points separating third and tenth place. The action continues Wednesday with five more key matches.

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