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Graham Potter's Chelsea have won just two Premier League games since the World Cup in Qatar and are in danger of missing out on Champions League football ...

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) - 10 points behind [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) in fourth - while Southampton remain at the foot of the table. The truth is we took as step back with our performance in the first half. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) fans made their feelings known about Potter's tenure by booing after their latest defeat. We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League. They face a tough trip to He said: "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable. Potter responded to Chelsea's boo boys during a post-match interview. Boehly's consortium completed a takeover of Chelsea last summer and sacked successful manager Thomas Tuchel in September. They will support the Englishman, who has four-and-a-half years left on his contract, through this tricky time. [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar). The Blues were humbled by the Saints at Stamford Bridge thanks to James Ward-Prowse's stunning free kick. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) in the top 10 of the Premier League and gaining admirers through his work with Swedish side Ostersund and Swansea in the Championship.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter insists that he isn't the problem at Stamford Bridge - despite their 1-0 home loss to bottom-of-the-table Southampton leaving ...

"The truth is we took a step back in terms of our performance in the first half. "That's how it is and I am sure there will be people out there who think that I'm the problem. [Chelsea](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) have won just five Premier League games under his guidance - and three of those came in Potter's first three games. Potter said on Saturday evening after Southampton's win: "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable. They are still backing him. Potter's impressive job at Brighton and Hove Albion saw the Seagulls go from yearly relegation candidates to comfortable top-half material, alerting the club's money-laden owner Todd Boehly to make a move for his services.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a potential third spell at Chelsea to replace under-pressure Graham Potter.

Now in charge of Serie A outfit AS Roma, it is understood Mourinho is considering his future with the Italian team. "The experiment with Potter has failed miserably, so that's got to change. But the supporters have called for Potter to be sacked just five months into his reign after overseeing a run of two wins from 14 games in the Premier League. "He's a populist, Boehly, he wants to give them something to get excited about. "If Abramovich were there, he'd be out of a job by now. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) owner Todd Boehly has been urged to axe [Graham Potter](/latest/graham-potter) and bring back [Jose Mourinho](/latest/jose-mourinho) by Richard Keys for a sensational third spell at Stamford Bridge amid the club's ongoing struggles in the Premier League.

The Blues were defeated 1-0 at Staford Bridge, against a side without a manager, who have won just five games this season.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter came under increased pressure after a defeat at home to bottom-of-the-table Southampton made it five games without a win for ...

[Potter said](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-southampton-graham-potter-sack-29250824) after the latest defeat. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) to replace [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) with [Jose Mourinho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho) after the current manager's woes continued on Saturday. The Portuguese coach won back-to-back Premier League titles in his first stint, having joined in 2004 after leading Porto to Champions League glory. Potter tasted victory in his first three league games to lift his team back into the top four, but they have won just two of 14 since. Boos rang out at Stamford Bridge as questions continued to be asked of the Premier League's biggest spenders. "Boehly needs a get out of jail free card and that’s Jose Mourinho. Keys, however, wants the Blues to bring back three-time title winner Mourinho for a third spell in charge. When results don't go your way it's tough." [Chelsea were beaten 1-0 at home](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-lineker-potter-fofana-southampton-29250966) by bottom-of-the table [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc), with James Ward-Prowse's free-kick making the difference for the managerless visitors. "I think Chelsea fans would react well to that. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) season, with the Blues losing three of their first seven games in all competitions. [no intention of sacking Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-graham-potter-sack-southampton-29253731), the man he appointed in September after giving Thomas Tuchel his marching orders.

Chelsea suffered a 1-0 home defeat to the Premier League bottom side Southampton on Saturday meaning they have won just once in 10 games.

The Italian was deemed surplus for requirements with his contract running down in west London but he played a [ pivotal role in Arsenal's dramatic 4-2 win over Aston Villa earlier in the day.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/jorginho-arsenal-ben-white-arteta-26275177) [Graham Potter's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-thiago-silva-26274446) side were unfortunate not to find themselves level in the second half, with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz, who both started on the bench, missing a number of clear cut chances. It's crazy that I have to say that Jorginho was very useless for Chelsea but so useful for Arsenal. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) suffered their fifth defeat in nine games on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Silva has been a mainstay in the Blues backline this term and has arguably been one of their best performers. "We saw that today with Jorginho and Arsenal.

Chelsea v Southampton - Premier League - Stamford Bridge Chelsea Manager Graham Potter during the Premier. Paul Merson didn't hold back in his assessment of ...

It is the story of where we are at at the moment.” “They all get on the ball and want to beat five or six players and there’s no passage of play. Our level of performance in the first half was not great. The other is an absolute team of individuals. We got punished at the end by James Ward-Prowse, he is elite at that. “One is a team.

It's safe to say things haven't gone to plan for Graham Potter since he quit Brighton for Chelsea last year. The Blues need a serious turnaround in form after ...

Another Stamford Bridge return on the cards? Could it be third time lucky for Jose Mourinho? Brendan RodgersNext Permanent Chelsea Manager

Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Chelsea manager Graham Potter should be 'sacked' after the club's defeat to bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

“You had to bring [Mykhailo] Mudryk off the bench on. “What are you talking about? They haven’t got a manager!

Cesar Azpilicueta has spoken for the first time since being stretchered off in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday after being down for a ...

"It was a bad moment for us," Potter explained. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" The Spanish defender did manage to clap the supporters, who were chanting his name, when he was being taken off on a stretcher. You can see how bad it was." My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident… Thank you all for your love and messages of support!

Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta sustained a sickening injury in the Blues' defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge and has now addressed concerns after ...

[Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) captain [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cesar-azpilicueta) has broken his silence after being transferred to hospital following the sickening injury he suffered against [Southampton.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) [The Spaniard was taken off on a stretcher and received oxygen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cesar-azpilicueta-head-injury-29250536) after sustaining an inadvertent kick to the head by Southampton's Sekou Mara. The 33-year-old has a year-and-half remaining on his current [Graham Potter confirmed that the 33-year-old had immediately been transferred to hospital ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-potter-cesar-azpilicueta-injury-29250863)for checks. I think in that moment football becomes irrelevant and it's all about his health. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!" That would put a serious question mark over any participation against London rivals