Southampton boss Russell Martin is relishing the challenge of facing high-flying Chelsea despite their slow start in the Premier League this season.

Southampton has been denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision and ended up drawing with host Brighton 1-1 in the English Premier League.

Southampton full back Kyle Walker-Peters spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the Saints' season so far: "Everyone in the team [buys into Russell Martin's style]. Everyone in the team wants to play in this way.

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night.

Kaoru Mitoma put Brighton ahead in the first half but Southampton's Flynn Downes had an answer in the second half before a long VAR review became the story of that half.

Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table.

Brighton and Southampton Share the Spoils in Premier League ClashBrighton & Hove Albion missed the chance to solidify their position in the Premier League title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw

Southampton were left frustrated on Friday night as VAR ruled out what could have been a decisive goal in their 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League.

Southampton was denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision and ended up drawing with host Brighton 1-1 in the English Premier League on Friday.