Chelsea beat West Ham 2-1 within the Premier League on Monday night time as Enzo Maresca’s aspect returned to the Champions League locations.
The hosts began the brighter of the 2 sides as Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez spurned possibilities, with West Ham more than pleased to sit down again and wait to pounce on Chelsea errors.
They usually did precisely that as Levi Colwill’s go again in direction of purpose went straight into the trail of an unmarked Jarrod Bowen, who was clear via and arrowed a low end previous Filip Jorgensen.
The second half began with possibilities for each side, however it was Enzo Maresca’s adjustments that paid off as Pedro Neto rifled in after pinball within the field.
From there, Chelsea have been within the ascendancy, peppering the West Ham space earlier than Cole Palmer’s cross took a merciless deflection off Aaron Wan-Bissaka, taking it into the again of the West Ham web to maneuver the Blues again into the Premier League’s prime 4.
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Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE
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Chelsea beat West Ham 2-1 within the Premier League
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Neto’s rebound and Cole Palmer’s shot deflected by Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave the Blues three level and moved again into prime 4
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74′ GOAL! Wan-Bissaka deflects a cross from Palmer into his personal web (CHE 2-1 WHU)
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64′ GOAL! Neto scores rebound after pinball within the space (CHE 1-1 WHU)
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42′ GOAL! Bowen capitalises on Colwill mistake to provide Hammers the lead (CHE 0-1 WHU)
Chelsea FC 2 – 1 West Ham United FC
Why Enzo Maresca so loved Chelsea’s ugly win over ’unfortunate’ West Ham
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Chelsea have shelled 10 factors from profitable positions since Christmas, an issue so acute that the gamers sat down and shared some arduous truths on the coaching floor this week. “After we go behind or concede, we have to stick collectively and be extra of a crew,” Cole Palmer stated earlier than kick-off right here, and Chelsea did simply that, conceding a farcical opener earlier than hitting again with two objectives in 10 second-half minutes to sink West Ham. Maybe chasing is simpler than being chased.
Chelsea’s objectives have been scrappy, with substitute Pedro Neto pouncing on a rebound within the sixty fourth minute, earlier than Aaron Wan-Bissaka diverted Cole Palmer’s cross into his personal web. However after just one win of their final seven league video games, this was an evening for substance, not fashion. Graham Potter’s renewed West Ham have been effectively drilled and maybe deserved one thing from his return to Stamford Bridge. As a substitute, three factors propelled Chelsea again above Bournemouth, Newcastle and Manchester Metropolis into fourth.
Why Enzo Maresca so loved Chelsea’s ugly win over ’unfortunate’ West Ham
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Chelsea’s subsequent match sees them face Brighton away within the FA Cup on Friday.
West Ham aren’t within the cup now, so that they have every week off earlier than dealing with Brentford on 15 February.
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Maresca speaks
22:41 , Chris Wilson
In his personal interview, Chelsea boss Maresca says that it was a troublesome recreation, “particularly mentally”.
“When West Ham come right here and sit again with 10 gamers behind the ball, it isn’t straightforward, so it’s important to be mentally robust and you might want to be affected person.
“We had greater than 10 pictures within the first half. We had clear possibilities within the first half however sadly, we missed the goal. With some adjustments the sport utterly modified. General we utterly deserved to win the sport.”
On the errors resulting in objectives, he provides: “I am not involved, it is the best way we play. Typically defensive errors occur, keeper mistake, quantity 9 misses the purpose, that is soccer.
“It occurs. The vital factor is to proceed.
“It was an excellent weekend for us when it comes to outcomes and we knew at this time was even higher.”
Potter: “We gave every part”
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In his post-match interview, Graham Potter says that his crew “gave every part”.
“The spirit of the crew was implausible. It was comparatively even when it comes to possibilities however we come away with nothing when it comes to the end result however there was heaps to be optimistic about.
“You have a look at the second half. They needed to make some substitutions, the primary purpose was a little bit of a turning level and we felt it was a foul, you want these issues to go your means.
“We have been doing effectively however we could not fairly grasp on and we had an actual large probability on the finish to take a degree.
“The second is a deflection. We have now to concentrate on what we did effectively and the spirit and efficiency, our supporters appreciated the efficiency of the crew.
“The form of the crew was actually good. You want a little bit of luck, we felt unlucky with the lead-up to the primary purpose however it wasn’t to be.
“The understanding of what we need to do is there so we’ve got to construct on that,” he provides.
Bowen: “We left every part on the market”
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West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen says that the crew are “simply upset to be main and lose the sport”.
“We left every part on the market, we got here to a aspect who’re pushing for prime 4, pushing for the title. On the finish, we might have nicked a degree with Mo.
“I really feel prefer it was a West Ham efficiency the place we confirmed a whole lot of power. On one other day, I feel it might have been a unique end result.
“That is my first recreation with the brand new supervisor however since I’ve been watching, the group are again on their toes and it has been nice to see.
“To be again tonight I used to be actually joyful and happy to attain a purpose however upset with the end result.”
Cucurella: “Immediately the crew confirmed character”
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When he speaks, Cucurella provides that the win “was essential in entrance of our followers”.
“Immediately the crew confirmed character, I feel we have been assured and we deserved the three factors.
“We play on this large membership, we have to win trophies, we have to consider in ourselves. We have to endure, we got here again from the error within the first half and we confirmed what the gamers needed to come again on this recreation.
“We performed at this time like a crew, like a household and I feel it is rather vital for us.”
FT: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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Pedro Neto and Marc Cucurella are first to talk to Sky, with the previous saying: “This victory coming from behind was actually vital for us. We have now to be constant, that is an important factor.”
“We’re a giant membership. While you win you’re the finest and if you lose you’re the worst so it’s about working and being constant and displaying what we are able to do.
“To win trophies, it’s important to know the way to endure. We’re right here to endure and do our greatest and to complete within the prime locations.”
FULL-TIME! Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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That end result strikes Chelsea again into the highest 4, two factors above Man Metropolis and 4 behind Nottingham Forest (with 43).
For West Ham, they keep in fifteenth, with 27 factors, however they’re 1-0 factors above the relegation locations.
FULL-TIME! Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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FULL-TIME! Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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98 minutes
The referee brings the sport to an finish and Maresca and Chelsea earn a welcome three factors!
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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97 minutes
Seconds remaining as West Ham get ahead, however Mavropanos hits a tame effort at Jorgensen from distance this time. His teammates can be irritated with that.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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96 minutes
A wasted probability from West Ham as Mavropanos heads a tame effort straight at Jorgensen. Can Chelsea shut the sport out from right here?
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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95 minutes
probability for West Ham, as Guiu can’t convert Neto’s cutback and the guests counter, led by Guilherme. He races in direction of the field and slips it to Bowen, who finds Kudus.
The Ghanaian rolls Chalobah and fizzes within the shot, however the block is made.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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93 minutes
It’s nonetheless primarily Chelsea as we strategy the tip of the sport, with the hosts having fun with loads of sustained possession.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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91 minutes
There’ll be seven minutes of added time right here, as Guilherme’s cross comes off himself and out for a purpose kick.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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90 minutes
Palmer comes off for Trevoh Chalobah as Chelsea look to shut the sport out.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
21:47
88 minutes
Guilherme’s first involvement is to swing in a cross that’s headed again to Bowen, however the England man can’t get the shot away within the field and Chelsea win a free-kick.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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86 minutes
West Ham convey on Luis Guilherme for Aaron Creswell as they hunt an equaliser.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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85 minutes
The nook involves nothing however Chelsea are nonetheless dominating right here, with the guests struggling to get out of their very own half.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
21:44
83 minutes
The sport is opening up a bit of bit as West Ham are pressured to press for an equaliser. Neto wins a nook, and that’ll maintain the strain off for a bit of longer.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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81 minutes
Chelsea are taking part in in a much more calm method now that they’ve the lead, and are limiting West Ham after they’re in possession.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
21:39
79 minutes
Hazard for West Ham as Palmer picks it up in between the strains simply outdoors the field, and curls an effort narrowly vast of the close to put up.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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77 minutes
West Ham make one other two adjustments as Soler and Irving come off for Danny Ings and Orford. Irving had simply been booked for dragging down Palmer on the wing.
From that free-kick, the ball bounces off Soucek in direction of the purpose, forcing a terrific save from Areola.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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75 minutes
GOAL!
Chelsea have been nonetheless inflicting havoc within the West Ham field and the strain has paid off!
Cucurella lays it off to Cole Palmer, who drives into the field and hits a cross that deflects off a sliding Wan-Bissaka and straight into the far nook!
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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72 minutes
Two adjustments for the guests as Mavropanos and Scarles come on for Coufal and Emerson.
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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70 minutes
OFF THE POST! Doesn’t matter in the long run as he was offside, however he ought to rating!
The early cross is available in from Cresswell and Chelsea haven’t had the time to reset. It’s into the hall between ‘keeper and defenders, and Kudus heads in opposition to the put up from shut vary.
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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68 minutes
A late sliding problem from Fernandez means he’s given a yellow card. Palmer can also be booked for dissent.
From the free-kick, it breaks to Kudus, whose effort is deflected over for a nook.
GOAL GIVEN! Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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67 minutes
The verify was resulting from a possible contact from Guiu knocking it into the trail of Cucurella, however it’s cleared and the hosts are degree!
GOAL! Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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64 minutes
GOAL! And the hosts have the equaliser!
It’s swept vast to Neto, who performs a terrific cross to the again put up that Cucurella manages to maintain alive. He knocks it again in to Enzo, who takes it down and forces a save from Areola.
The ball bounces again out to Neto, and he rifles it in previous a few our bodies for 1-1!
However grasp on, there’s a possible offside in opposition to Cucurella…
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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61 minutes
Boos from the house crowd as Tosin hesitates on the ball. There have been few choices forward of him, to be honest.
Chelsea make two extra adjustments, as Reece James and Noni Madueke come off for Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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58 minutes
A cheeky effort from the free-kick from Cresswell. He spots Jorgensen off his line, anticipating the cross, and hits an early effort that goes vast of the close to put up.
Moments later, a marauding run into the field from Bowen ends with him receiving the one-two go earlier than firing a shot into the our bodies within the field.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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56 minutes
Some groans across the floor as Caicedo fouls Soler – James is booked after making the preliminary foul, having given away possession.
It’s nonetheless not clicking in assault for Chelsea for the time being.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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54 minutes
West Ham are nonetheless trying harmful on the counter, as evidenced by Wan-Bissaka getting ahead and clipping in a cross that Chelsea battle to cope with. Bowen simply couldn’t fairly get the shot away.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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52 minutes
Some early adjustments for the hosts as Pedro Neto and Marc Guiu come on for Jadon Sancho and Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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49 minutes
Chelsea have tried to inject some early tempo into the assault up to now, although Madueke is the newest to be dispossessed when trying a dribble into the field.
Moments later, Palmer sees a tame effort deflected away.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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46 minutes
Half an opportunity for West Ham to start out the half as Wan-Bissaka flashes a ball throughout purpose that bounces to Emerson, and the previous Chelsea man fires a half-volley over.
KICK-OFF! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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The away aspect get us began within the second half of this London derby.
No adjustments to report.
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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It wasn’t a traditional first half at Stamford Bridge, however Chelsea have proven sufficient to be forward – however coupled with a second of missing focus from Colwill, it means they’re behind.
The hosts will know they’ve sufficient to nonetheless win this recreation, however they’ll should be extra direct and rather less pedestrian in possession.
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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HALF-TIME! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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Lawrence Ostlere at Stamford Bridge:
“I used to be proper behind that go by Levi Colwill and he would possibly as effectively have despatched a textual content to Jarrod Bowen forward of time.
“Bowen learn it, Colwill’s teammates didn’t, and as soon as the West Ham captain was in behind, the purpose felt inevitable. West Ham followers went berserk, whereas Graham Potter stayed fairly stoic.”
HALF-TIME! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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The referee brings the primary half to an finish on this London derby, and Chelsea go in behind regardless of being the higher of the 2 sides.
Work to do for the hosts.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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48 minutes
Chelsea are placing the strain on right here, with a few crosses cleared earlier than Palmer exams Areola with an effort from lengthy vary.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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45 minutes
A late probability for Chelsea probably, as they win a free-kick simply over 25 yards out.
Palmer and James are lining it up – and the previous hits it, curling a superb effort that appears prefer it’s sure for the highest nook earlier than Areola sprawls throughout and will get a fingertip to it.
There’ll be three minutes of added time.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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42 minutes
Nightmare for Colwill, as he tussles with Kudus as they struggle for the ball from the West Ham purpose kick. He wins the intial duel however performs a go backwards underneath strain from the Ghanaian, and it’s straight to Jarrod Bowen, who’s clear via.
The England man drives in direction of purpose and fires in a low angled effort into the nook previous Jorgensen.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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40 minutes
Not a nasty effort from Sancho as he receives the go from Madueke on the counter, cuts again in and curls an effort over the bar.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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38 minutes
Sensible stuff from Kudus as he makes a run inside Colwill from a protracted free-kick, and manages to get a shot away that’s straight at Jorgensen.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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35 minutes
Not lots taking place over the previous couple of minutes on the Bridge, with James complaining after a late problem from Soler goes with no yellow card.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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32 minutes
Half an opportunity for the hosts once more as Cucurella’s shot rises excessive into the air and drops for Sancho, who takes it down effectively earlier than seeing his cross put behind for a nook.
James’ supply is cleared, however it’s all Chelsea when it comes to possibilities for the time being.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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30 minutes
Jackson has come again on, and he seems to be okay. He sprinted again on anyway.
Play resumes however it’s been a scrappy couple of minutes, with neither aspect capable of maintain onto the ball for too lengthy – capped off by a ridiculous backwards go from Kudus into the trail of Madueke.
The winger cuts in as he drives in direction of the field and finds Enzo Fernandez on the overlapping run, however the Argentine’s half-cross, half-shot finally ends up drifting vast of the far put up.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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28 minutes
On replay, there was an incident a couple of minutes in the past by which Jackson seems to be to have overstretched his hamstring probably. He does seem like he’ll keep on for now although, seemingly pleading his case to the medical employees.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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27 minutes
Jackson has made a terrific run in behind the defence and Caicedo finds him, however he can’t get it underneath management. As he falls, he appears to injure himself, so he’s receiving remedy now.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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25 minutes
Half an opportunity for the hosts as James swings in a cross to an unmarked Cucurella, who can solely head effectively vast.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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23 minutes
A little bit of a let-off for the hosts as Colwill passes sq. straight to Bowen, who was nearly clear via instantly, however Kudus had fouled the defender as he adopted via within the problem.
Moments later, Palmer has his first sight of purpose however blazes an effort excessive and vast.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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21 minutes
Palmer is repeatedly dropping deeper than he would possibly in any other case prefer to be, as he seems to be to pressure the difficulty in assault.
Not lots taking place in entrance of him, nonetheless.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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18 minutes
Wan-Bissaka does effectively to skip previous Cucurella on the surface and put in a cross, however it’s cleared for a nook.
From the set-piece, the ball bounces to Bowen, who forces an honest save from Jorgensen on the close to put up.
The following nook is available in and finally bounces out to Irving, who lashes a volley effectively over.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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15 minutes
A superb problem from Caicedo halfway into his personal half pokes the ball into Jackson’s path to start out the counter.
Chelsea are 3-v-3 as Jackson knocks it into the trail of Madueke, and the England worldwide cuts into the field earlier than wrapping his effort vast of the far put up.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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13 minutes
A good spell of sustained possession right here for the guests, although they will’t actually construct an assault from it.
The referee brings play to a halt as Reece James has stayed down after touchdown awkwardly after contesting a header. He seems to be okay to hold on.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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10 minutes
Virtually some groans across the stadium as Jorgensen spills a reasonably easy cross, however he manages to gather earlier than Bowen can pounce.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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Lawrence Ostlere at Stamford Bridge:
“Issues have began a lot as you’ll count on right here at a cold Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea dominating the ball and West Ham displaying slight glimmers of risk on the counterattack.
“Cole Palmer has but to get into the sport, having been well-marshalled by Tomas Soucek who seems to have been given a man-marking job tonight… although simply as I kind, there he’s popping up within the field and getting a shot off.”
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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9 minutes
There’s a break in play as Cucurella seems to be like he’s being held by Emerson within the field within the lead-up to the nook, however it doesn’t appear to be it was checked out by VAR.
The set-piece is cleared anyway.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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7 minutes
Beautiful play from Palmer as he flicks a back-heel across the nook for Cucurella earlier than receiving the one-two go and seeing his cross put behind for a nook.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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6 minutes
Loads of excessive urgent from the guests up to now, however nothing Chelsea have not been capable of cope with.
Sancho has his first run at Wan-Bissaka and works the area for a cross, however Coufal clears.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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4 minutes
Good operating from Bowen to get the guests ahead, however the probability ends when Soucek commits a foul when attempting to latch on to the captain’s cutback.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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2 minutes
Chelsea with loads of the ball within the opening exchanges. The hosts are simply feeling their means into the sport in possession.
Jackson will get ahead and into the field however his tried shot is well blocked.
KICK-OFF! Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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The house aspect get us underway on this London derby!
Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE
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Either side are within the tunnel at Stamford Bridge, and kick-off is only a few minutes away.
Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE
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Potter: “I had some good instances and particular nights there”
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In his personal press convention, former Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter stated that he “had some good instances and particular nights” with the Blues.
“I want them effectively as a membership, I am grateful to them as a result of it was a part of my journey. However I am right here now – I am delighted with that. I am trying ahead to seeing some pals and taking part in the sport.”
On dealing with the Blues, he added: “They’re a tactically well-prepared crew, Enzo has performed a terrific job with that, they usually’ve performed a terrific job as a membership when it comes to stabilising and rejuvenating the squad.
“It is a powerful recreation – they’re competing to be within the Champions League. We have now to play to the strengths we’ve got and we go there with optimism, encouragement and enthusiasm.”
Head-to-head
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These two sides have confronted off a complete of 109 instances up to now, with Chelsea profitable 47, West Ham profitable 40 and 22 ending as attracts.
Earlier this season, Chelsea beat a hapless West Ham aspect 3-0 on the London Stadium, with the Blues profitable 5-0 in Could of final season too.
The final time the Hammers beat Chelsea was in August 2023, after they ran out 3-1 winners at dwelling.
Maresca: “We want a response”
19:35 , Chris Wilson
In his pre-match press convention, Enzo Maresca instructed the media that his aspect want a response to final week’s end result in opposition to Man Metropolis.
“We want an excellent efficiency to attempt to win the sport, however not as a result of it is after the Metropolis recreation – it is as a result of we attempt to at all times do the identical. It will be an excellent second to get three factors, particularly at dwelling.
“In all of the video games, we have had possibilities to attain. We have struggled with outcomes however the performances have been there. In some video games, the efficiency has not been there for 95-100 minutes, which you want.
“The massive distinction up to now video games has been contained in the field. We have conceded objectives we are able to keep away from and never scored objectives that in numerous moments we are going to rating.”
On tonight’s opponents, he added: “I’ve watched the video games with Graham in cost and you’ll see they attempt to be very aggressive. It will likely be a troublesome recreation, like at all times.”
Match information
19:30 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea have received 31 Premier League matches in opposition to West Ham, second solely to their 36 victories in opposition to Tottenham.
Nevertheless, Enzo Maresca’s aspect have one win of their final seven matches.
West Ham have received simply two of their previous eight league video games.
Graham Potter is aiming to develop into the primary ex-Chelsea supervisor to return to Stamford Bridge and win a Premier League fixture. The earlier eight managers failed to take action in a mixed 22 makes an attempt (D8, L14).
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca trying ahead to the tip of January switch window
19:25 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is trying ahead to the “reduction” of arriving for work on Tuesday figuring out the switch window has closed.
A run of 1 win in seven Premier League matches has coincided with a interval of hypothesis linking quite a lot of his squad with strikes, one thing Maresca had beforehand stated has affected the gamers’ focus as they’ve dropped out of the highest 4.
Midfielder Cesare Casadei left the membership on Sunday to hitch Serie A aspect Torino for a reported £12.5million, whereas 21-year-old defender Renato Veiga, who had damaged into Portugal’s senior crew for the primary time since shifting to Stamford Bridge in the summertime, has been loaned to Juventus.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca trying ahead to the tip of January switch window
Chelsea nonetheless to do enterprise tonight?
19:15 , Chris Wilson
There are nonetheless rumours persisting round some Chelsea gamers as we strategy the shut of the January window at 11pm.
Joao Felix and Ben Chilwell are the primary names linked with a transfer, with the previous having agreed to hitch AC Milan and the latter supposedly on the verge of becoming a member of Crystal Palace on mortgage.
It’s thought that any potential supply for Christopher Nkunku more likely to be rebuffed at this stage of the window.
Match information
19:05 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea have received the previous two Premier League conferences by an combination rating of 8-0 and are aiming to win three top-flight matches in a row in opposition to West Ham for the primary time since 2011.
The Hammers’ solely victory of their final 18 top-flight fixtures at Stamford Bridge was by 1-0 in November 2019.
Crew information
18:58 , Chris Wilson
Graham Potter has made only one change to the aspect that drew to Villa on the weekend, with Lucas Paqueta dropping out and Jarrod Bowen making his return from damage to take his place.
Crew information
18:53 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca has made two adjustments to the aspect that misplaced 3-1 to Manchester Metropolis.
In purpose, Robert Sanchez drops out for Filip Jorgensen, whereas in defence, Tosin Adarabioyo is available in for Trevoh Chalobah.
Line-ups
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West Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Emerson, Soucek, Irving, Soler, Bowen, Kudus.
Subs: Fabianski, Foderingham, Mavropanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Casey, Scarles, Orford.
Line-ups
18:47 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson.
Subs: Sanchez, Chalobah, Gusto, Acheampong, Nkunku, George, Neto, Guiu, Dewsbury-Corridor.
Crew information
18:40 , Chris Wilson
Line-ups must be launched in round 5 minutes, so right here’s a reminder of the early crew information.
In his pre-match convention, Enzo Maresca stated that the squad would be the identical as that which was out there to him for the loss in opposition to Metropolis.
That signifies that Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile stay sidelined, whereas Wesley Fofana is a longer-term absentee.
Maybe the most important query mark is over who will begin in purpose after Robert Sanchez’s errors final week, with the remainder of the 11 more likely to be comparable.
For West Ham, Graham Potter has acknowledged that he’s hopeful of getting Jarrod Bowen return in time to face Chelsea, whereas he’s additionally optimistic that Lucas Paqueta might return after struggling a groin downside in opposition to Villa.
Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Füllkrug stay sidelined, as does defender Jean-Clair Todibo. Nevertheless, Konstantinos Mavropanos is again after serving a suspension.
Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel
18:30 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea are concerned about Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, though any transfer is likelier in the summertime.
There may additionally be competitors at that time from Manchester United, who’ve a long-standing curiosity within the Swiss worldwide.
Chelsea have began to think about their goalkeeping scenario after some high-profile errors from present No. 1 Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea to battle Man Utd for Dortmund goalkeeper
Enzo Maresca might change Chelsea goalkeeper plans after Robert Sanchez errors
18:20 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated goalkeeper Robert Sanchez can not “make a mistake each recreation” and count on to maintain his place as he hinted he might flip to understudy Filip Jorgensen for Monday’s recreation in opposition to West Ham.
The previous Brighton keeper has made 5 errors main on to objectives this season, most just lately within the 3-1 defeat to Manchester Metropolis final weekend when he was caught badly out of place permitting Erling Haaland to provide Metropolis the lead.
Chelsea followers additionally cheered paradoxically every time the 27-year-old caught the ball throughout the second half of their victory over Wolves at Stamford Bridge after he had earlier gifted the guests an equalising purpose by dropping the ball at a nook.
Enzo Maresca might change Chelsea goalkeeper plans after Robert Sanchez errors
Prediction
18:05 , Chris Wilson
Whereas West Ham have had a few extra optimistic leads to current weeks, the 2-0 loss to Palace is a reminder that the Hammers nonetheless battle in opposition to higher sides, even after enhancing underneath Graham Potter.
Chelsea 3-1 West Ham.
Predicted line-ups
18:00 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Kudus, Soler, Paqueta.
Crew information
17:55 , Chris Wilson
For West Ham, Graham Potter has acknowledged that he’s hopeful of getting Jarrod Bowen return in time to face Chelsea, whereas he’s additionally optimistic that Lucas Paqueta might return after struggling a groin downside in opposition to Villa.
Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Füllkrug stay sidelined, as does defender Jean-Clair Todibo. Nevertheless, Konstantinos Mavropanos is again after serving a suspension.
Crew information
17:50 , Chris Wilson
In his pre-match convention, Enzo Maresca stated that the squad would be the identical as that which was out there to him for the loss in opposition to Metropolis.
That signifies that Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile stay sidelined, whereas Wesley Fofana is a longer-term absentee.
Maybe the most important query mark is over who will begin in purpose after Robert Sanchez’s errors final week, with the remainder of the 11 more likely to be comparable.
Is Chelsea vs West Ham on TV?
17:40 , Chris Wilson
When is Chelsea vs West Ham?
The Premier League fixture will kick off at 8pm GMT on Monday 3 February.
What TV channel is it on?
It will likely be proven reside on Sky Sports activities Primary Occasion and Soccer, with protection getting underway at 6.30pm.
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Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE
17:31 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea face West Ham at Stamford Bridge within the Premier League this night, with the hosts seeking to sustain their push for Champions League soccer after an excellent weekend of outcomes for the Blues.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect might transfer again into the Champions League locations after Metropolis’s 5-1 loss to Arsenal, and they’ll solely be 4 factors behind third-placed Nottingham Forest with a win tonight.
It will be fairly the turnaround from their current outcomes, with the 3-1 loss to Manchester Metropolis final week giving the Blues their third loss in six video games.
And tonight they face a West Ham aspect who’re languishing in 14th forward of kick-off, with the Hammers having misplaced one, drawn one and received one in every of their three matches up to now underneath Graham Potter.
Good night!
14:19 , Mike Jones
Welcome to The Unbiased’s protection of tonight’s Premier League motion.
Chelsea face West Ham at Stamford Bridge with each golf equipment in want of a win.
Enzo Maresca’s males are caught in a poor run of kind however hope to safe the three factors and get themselves again into the highest 4.
West Ham, in the meantime, hope to construct on promising performances underneath Graham Potter and perhaps shock the house time tonight.
We’ll have all of the updates, crew information and line-ups all through the night so persist with us as we construct as much as kick off at 8pm.