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Thomas Tuchel admits relief at avoiding another VAR decision against Chelsea after Timo Werner ended six-month Premier League goal drought in victory over Southampton despite having earlier finish chalked off

Thomas Tuchel admitted he was relieved to avoid another VAR decision against his side after Timo Werner ended his six-month league goal drought to set up Chelsea’s win over Southampton.

Werner had an effort ruled out in the 41st minute for a foul by Cesar Azpilicueta on Tino Livramento, a decision Tuchel was so infuriated by he received a yellow card from referee Martin Atkinson.

But Werner responded in fine fashion, breaking Southampton’s resistance in the 84th minute to put his side in front as they returned to the top of the Premier League.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel hails his side for their 'deserved 'win after beating Southampton
Timo Werner thought he had doubled the lead after heading home from a clipped cross

Tuchel was simply happy that Werner could celebrate without fearing it would be overturned.