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Tuchel's in-form Chelsea held to 1-1 draw at Southampton

Chelsea was held to a 1-1 draw away to struggling Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday after Takumi Minamino scored for the host with its only attack of the first half and Mason Mount levelled with a penalty after the break. The Saints had lost six league games in a row before the visit of the Londoners - who were looking for their fifth straight win under new coach Thomas Tuchel - and they spent long periods of the game trying to get hold of the ball. READ: Chelsea, West Ham eye Champions League places But for all of Chelsea's possession, the visitors laboured to create chances, something Tuchel once again highlighted as the main challenge for his side. The Japan midfielder became the first opposition player to score against Chelsea since Tuchel arrived last month.

The Hindu

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