£16m transfer decision made as Graham Potter responds to boos with ‘arrogant’ claim

Graham Potter acknowledged that he can sympathize with Chelsea fans’ criticism after his team was booed off the field at Stamford Bridge after losing 1-0 to league-bottom Southampton.

A spectacular James Ward Prowse free-kick extended the Blues’ winless skid to five matches across all competitions and assured they would remain in the dreadfully unimpressive position of 10th despite having 17 shots and controlling 61% of the ball on home turf.

At his post-game press conference, Potter agreed that Chelsea must improve if they don’t want to face similar criticism from their own supporters.

Any criticism you receive after a 1-0 loss at home is understandable, according to Potter. We are integrating young players into the Premier League after a difficult period.When results don’t go your way it’s tough.