Chelsea: Tactical change won the game - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Mandatory credit: Action Images.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has explained how changing to 4-4-2 in the second half helped his side come from behind to beat Southampton.
The Blues went behind after just 13 seconds at Stamford Bridge, but scored three times after the break to secure a 3-1 victory and keep up the pressure on leaders Arsenal.

Mourinho praised his players for not panicking at 1-0 down, and explained how his decision to field two strikers instead of one disrupted Southampton's usual playing style.

He said: "In the second half we played 4-4-2 and gave Southampton what they didn't expect. Southampton like to play from the back but by us playing two strikers pressing, it didn't allow that.

"The Southampton goal was like a knife in the back, but in the first half we played well, with no panic."
Chelsea captain John Terry, who scored his side's second goal, added: "The early goal gave Saints confidence and they were better than us in the first half. But we re-grouped and came out strongly."