Chelsea climbed into the Premier League’s top four after a 2-1 victory against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. This win, their second consecutive at home, places Chelsea on 43 points.
Match Overview
West Ham initially took the lead in the 42nd minute when Jarrod Bowen capitalised on a poor pass from Levi Colwill. Chelsea responded in the second half with substitute Pedro Neto equalising in the 64th minute. The decisive moment came in the 74th minute when Cole Palmer’s cross resulted in an own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Key Moments
– Chelsea dominated possession early but failed to score.
– Bowen’s goal gave West Ham the lead before half-time.
– Palmer’s free-kick was saved by Alphonse Areola in stoppage time.
– Neto’s equaliser was confirmed after a VAR review.
– Mohammed Kudus hit the post for West Ham shortly after.
– Palmer’s skill led to Wan-Bissaka’s own goal, securing Chelsea’s win.
Implications
Chelsea’s recent form shows improvement, with two wins in their last three league matches. They now prepare for upcoming fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion in both the FA Cup and Premier League. West Ham remains in 15th place with 27 points and will aim to recover in their next match against Brentford on 15 February.