Twitter Reacts as Chelsea Lose at Home to Southampton

Chelsea's woes continued Saturday, as they slumped to an emphatic 3-1 defeat at home to Southampton.

The Blues' latest defeat left some questioning boss Jose Mourinho's future at Stamford Bridge.

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Mourinho may have special relationship with Chelsea fans but even he must be sailing close to the wind now. Abramovich is not a patient man

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) October 3, 2015"

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[Hilariously unrealistic and/or unsuitable name] for next Chelsea manager.

— James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) October 3, 2015"

The drama followed after Mourinho recalled captain John Terry to the starting XI, while struggling Branislav Ivanovic also retained his place.

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There aren't many fans inside Stamford Bridge, but John Terry's name just got a huge cheer when announced in the starting line-up #CFC

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) October 3, 2015"

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John Terry appears to have had his Personal Mini Crisis Haircut.

— Football Clichés (@FootballCliches) October 3, 2015"

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John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic looking to form an impenetrable defence today. pic.twitter.com/3MkOd1ioHN

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 3, 2015"

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C'mon Chels pic.twitter.com/6eZzTtt6j2

— Alex Finnis (@AlexFinnis) October 3, 2015"

The game started brightly for the home side, as Willian put Chelsea ahead with a free-kick typical of many he has scored this season.

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Willian scores yet another one of those wide, whipped free-kicks. #GroundhogDay pic.twitter.com/lhyWO0JE6z

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 3, 2015"

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Willian really has perfected that inswinging free kick. It's the only way Chelsea can score at the moment 😂

— Rik Sharma (@riksharma_) October 3, 2015"

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All your inswinging free kick goals are belong to us.

— Chelsea Youth (@chelseayouth) October 3, 2015"

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That is a worldy from @willianborges88 4 in 4 now! Epic from the coolest footballer in the world #CFC

— Lee Parker (@Leeparker_tv) October 3, 2015"

Sadio Mane was then booked for a succession of supposed dives around the Chelsea area.

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That was a nice swan dive from Mane. 10/10 for execution I'd say.

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) October 3, 2015"

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Mane tries it again, but is booked.

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) October 3, 2015"

Before Southampton levelled, via Steven Davis.

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Davis drifts between lines, receives knock-down and rifled home while Cesc watches on... #cfc

— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) October 3, 2015"

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Fabregas will be running backwards when his annual post-Christmas slump kicks in.

— Football Clichés (@FootballCliches) October 3, 2015"

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Jose: Can we ask you, what has happened to your team this season? https://t.co/PhWIz9cv36

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 3, 2015"

Into the second half, and Chelsea were denied a penalty when Falcao was taken down by Saints goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg...

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Stekelenburg's dive is uncontrolled, fails to get ball, and hits Falcao. Penalty. #CFC #SFC

— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) October 3, 2015"

...before Southampton went up the other end and took the lead.

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Chelsea are losing. Again. pic.twitter.com/FEtE91YBwJ

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) October 3, 2015"

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A John Terry defensive error that leads to a goal really is the 18-year single malt scotch of defensive errors. What a delight.

— Tom Edwards (@tomedwards) October 3, 2015"

Graziano Pelle then added a third shortly after, as Chelsea slumped to their fourth defeat of the season. For Chelsea and Mourinho, there wasn't much sympathy to be found online...

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I really hope this Mourinho funk/decline was brought on by the Eva Carneiro incident, some pleasing footballing karma effected.

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) October 3, 2015"

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i am a better footballer than any chelsea centre-back at this moment in time

— Joe Weller (@joe_weller_) October 3, 2015"

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Worst day for Mourinho since this happened. FACT. #CHESOU 1-3 #BPL http://t.co/la0msVQJ9C

— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) October 3, 2015"

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Chelsea's bus this season pic.twitter.com/OmgXqhLrpr

— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) October 3, 2015"

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Chelsea haters watching the game like... pic.twitter.com/Jw1PGawrCj

— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) October 3, 2015"

It was a brilliant win for Ronald Koeman's Southampton, while Chelsea sit 16th after eight games.

[Twitter]