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West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after visitors cruise to victory
Chelsea produced a robust efficiency to capitalise on an abject West Ham United displaying and climb into the Premier League’s high 4.
An early double from Nicolas Jackson set the guests on the right track earlier than Cole Palmer added a 3rd within the second half to make sure of victory for Enzo Maresca’s facet. After an unsettled begin to the season amid off-field chaos and on-field questions, this was a 3rd win on the bounce for Chelsea as they proceed to point out indicators of actual promise below their new supervisor. Jadon Sancho, making his first begin, once more impressed whereas the generally profligate Jackson took each of his objectives properly.
It was a somewhat extra fretful afternoon for Julen Lopetegui, the West Ham boss casting a pissed off determine on the touchline. Midfielder Guido Rodriguez was hooked after simply 35 minutes as Lopetegui tried unsuccessfully to spark his facet into life. Audible boos had been heard at half time whereas loads of house followers headed for the exit with quarter-hour nonetheless to play after one other lacklustre efficiency.
Re-live all of the motion from the London Stadium in our stay weblog beneath:
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
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Chelsea climb into high 4 with win over lacklustre West Ham
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Nicolas Jackson strikes twice as Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho impress in win
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FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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47’ GOAL! Jackson slides via Palmer, who rifles a excessive end previous Areola [WHU 0-3 CHE]
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18’ GOAL! Caicedo performs Jackson clear via and the striker finishes with aplomb [WHU 0-2 CHE]
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10’ CLOSE! Palmer sweeps huge from a fast counter [WHU 0-1 CHE]
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4’ GOAL! Jackson sneaks behind the defence to attain an early purpose [WHU 0-1 CHE]
Nicolas Jackson brace helps Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham followers activate Julen Lopetegui
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Targets from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured one other away win for Chelsea and raised critical questions on West Ham‘s path below new boss Julen Lopetegui.
The Spaniard seemed livid as his expensively-assembled facet crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at house to their London rivals.
Jackson scored twice, the primary inside three minutes of kick-off, and Palmer added a 3rd simply moments into the second half.
It means all Lopetegui has to point out for a £120m outlay on 9 summer season signings since changing David Moyes is three house defeats, a scrappy win at Crystal Palace and a last-gasp draw with Fulham.
Simply 5 matches in and the London Stadium crowd – a lot of whom wished Moyes out regardless of the Scot overseeing the membership’s most profitable interval in a long time – turned on the brand new supervisor halfway via the second half.
Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham followers activate Lopetegui
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Lopetegui says that West Ham “suffered very early on, [with] two objectives”.
“If you wish to compete it’s a must to be constant. After this it’s tougher.
“We had extra probabilities than them within the first half, we had one penalty, possibly two, and we mentioned that one purpose goes to be key in altering the match, however after we conceded a purpose too.
“[We’re] very unhappy, very dissatisfied, for the followers above all, however we all know that the league is lengthy, and now we have to look ahead and have to vary issues.”
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Enzo Maresca is talking to TNT now, and he says he’s “very completely happy”.
“They’re an excellent staff, they’ve some unbelievable gamers, however general it suppose we deserved to win the sport.
“It’s fairly straightforward, in the event that they [the players] don’t purchase [into it] they don’t play!
“They’ve been open minded, now we have been a bit intense, however that is the second after I must insist.”
He provides that he’s most proud of “Nicolas and Cole, as a result of the way in which we ready was to set them in opposition to three gamers. [They scored] the objectives however particularly the work off the ball.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Bowen is talking to TNT now, and he says that he doesn’t suppose “we had been ever within the sport actually”.
“I feel the objectives they scored had been each straightforward, virtually presents. It’s important to be switched on at each second, and so they punished us.[We’re] dissatisfied all spherical.”
He says that “quite a few issues” went flawed.
“As a participant it’s a must to lead and rally everybody collectively, however I simply thought we gave them an excessive amount of respect ultimately. I dont suppose we did sufficient at the moment to punish them.
“We got here out second half, virtually nothing to lose, and we concede a purpose after a minute.
“[It was] a disappointing day, however the sport is finished, we settle for the defeat.
“The video games are coming thick and quick.It’s nonetheless early within the season, nonetheless a whole lot of video games to go, and now it’s about rallying collectively as a gaggle.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Since making his debut for Chelsea in September 2023, Cole Palmer has contributed to extra objectives within the Premier League than some other participant, with 39 G/A. Haaland is subsequent up, with 38.
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Jackson provides that his confidence is “rising increased with my teammates, they assist me loads and so they have faith in me”
“We maintain going. This one is completed and subsequent week we go onto one other one.
“An important factor is for the staff to win.
“I’m completely happy to play at all times. To battle for the staff and the staff to win is a very powerful factor.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Palmer and Jackson spoke to TNT after the ultimate whistle, with the Englishman saying that the London Stadium is “a troublesome place to return”
“A great three factors, we’re completely happy.
“Everyone is aware of he [Nicolas Jackson] is a high participant – he must maintain going. The Chelsea followers and gamers charge him extremely – we all know what he’s able to.
“There’ll at all times be noise, we attempt to block it out and hearken to the supervisor. We’ve a very good supervisor and it could actually solely assist us to get higher.”
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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Whereas we look ahead to some response, beneath are the 3pm kick-offs for at the moment.
Aston Villa v Wolves
Fulham v Newcastle
Southampton v Ipswich
Tottenham v Brentford
Leicester Metropolis v Everton
Liverpool v Bournemouth
FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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FT: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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A dominant show from Chelsea that places them into second place within the league for now.
The away facet had been sharp and scientific after they wanted to be, and in fact it was a surprisingly straightforward end result for them.
For West Ham, it was an abject efficiency that was significantly poor in some areas, with some really horrible defending. The attacking play was higher in some locations, however you actually must query what Lopetegui was doing at the moment.
FULL-TIME! West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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95 minutes
Tosin blocks Kudus’ shot on the sting of the field and Chelsea counter for the ultimate time, and it ends with Felix driving a low shot simply huge of the close to submit.
The ultimate whistle goes and Chelsea take the three factors on this London derby.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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92 minutes
Chelsea get yet one more likelihood to counter however Felix’s go to Neto is just a little wayward.
Soler is booked for a late problem on Cucurella, and there’s a VAR evaluate for a pink card, nevertheless it’s dismissed by the ref.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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90 minutes
There’ll be 4 minutes of added time right here.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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88 minutes
This match was determined some time in the past and that’s reflecting within the closing 10 minutes of play, with neither facet actually wanting like scoring now. Chelsea attempt to counter, however Soler brings down Felix.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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87 minutes
Bowen lays it off to Soler on the sting of the field however his shot is blocked.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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86 minutes
A little bit of pinball within the Chelsea field ends with the offside flag going up anyway. Loads of empty seats on the London Stadium now.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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83 minutes
The match is tapering off as we method the ultimate couple of minutes. Enzo Fernandez is changed by Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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80 minutes
Shouts for an additional penalty for West Ham, however nothing given earlier than Creswell swings in an inviting early cross that runs throughout purpose and previous Soucek and Bowen.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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78 minutes
One other Chelsea nook is delivered, this one by Neto, nevertheless it’s ultimately cleared as West Ham followers start to exit the stadium of their droves. An alarming efficiency, with an enormous lack of depth from their facet.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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75 minutes
One other promising Chelsea counter because it’s flicked to Madueke on the best wing, however his is cleared away for a nook.
Caicedo finally ends up clipping within the cross to the again submit and it’s headed again throughout purpose to Nkunku, who’s unmarked, however he can solely direct his header too near a scrambling Areola.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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72 minutes
The house facet deliver on Aaron Creswell and Andy Irving for Paqueta and Emerson.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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71 minutes
Kudus tries to guide a West Ham counter however he’s scythed down by Cucurella, who’s booked.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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69 minutes
Kudus will get in behind the Chelsea defence, however his cut-back cross is caught by Sanchez. West Ham assault once more, however as soon as extra it’s a poor cross straight into the palms of the Chelsea ‘keeper.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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68 minutes
Extra exercise now! Two good mixtures in as many minutes from Chelsea as Fernandez lays it off to Caicedo, whose shit is deflected behind.
Felix delivers the nook, however Areola punches it away, although Chelsea win one other nook virtually immediately.
Fernandez takes this one brief, and it ends with Felix floating a ball in the direction of the again submit, with the offside flag ultimately raised.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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66 minutes
A lull in exercise right here, in all probability because of the adjustments made by either side upsetting the rhythm of the sport.
A great Chelsea transfer ends with Felix smashing a half-volley into the side-netting.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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63 minutes
Antonio wins one other nook as Chelsea put together extra adjustments. As soon as once more, out of nowhere, Chelsea clear it and break, and so they have a three-on-one. It goes huge to Madueke, and he bursts into the field earlier than firing a shot that’s too near Areola.
Palmer and Jackson come off for Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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60 minutes
Disasi’s first main involvement is to go Wan-Bissaka’s cross behind for a nook. Bowen swings it in, however Sanchez collects simply. Chelsea counter, with loads of house and the numerical benefit, however Jackson and Madueke can’t benefit from it.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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58 minutes
Wan-Bissaka clips a cross in the direction of the again submit that Kudus hits again throughout purpose, nevertheless it’s minimize out on the final, earlier than Soucek fires at Sanchez from distance.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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56 minutes
Soler overlaps with Bowen and clips in a cross in the direction of Antonio, nevertheless it’s headed away. The house facet come once more, with Kudus attempting to ship it lengthy to Antonio, however Sanchez is there to intercept.
Fofana and Sancho come off for Axel Disasi and Pedro Neto.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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53 minutes
Paqueta dribbles previous a few males within the field however can’t get the shot away below strain, earlier than Palmer is fouled on the break.
Michail Antonio and Carlos Soler exchange Summerville and Alvarez.
The house crowd boo as Summerville is changed.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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50 minutes
West Ham attempt to mount a good assault however Paqeuta’s cross is minimize out by Tosin, earlier than Bowen will get onto the clipped ball excessive and fizzes a half-volley straight at Sanchez on the close to submit.
GOAL! West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
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47minutes
GOAL!
Chelsea counter rapidly, began by Nicolas Jackson, with the striker holding the ball up in his personal half. He makes the one-two with Jackson, who drives in the direction of the field earlier than slipping in a via ball into the trail of Palmer. The England winger is on his weaker foot nevertheless it’s no downside, as he rifles a excessive end previous the ‘keeper.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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46 minutes
No adjustments from both facet at half-time. West Ham assault nevertheless it’s minimize out.
KICK-OFF! West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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Again underway in east London.
HT: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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Each side are rising from the tunnel once more on the London Stadium, so we’ll be again in motion quickly.
HT: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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A poor first half from the house facet general, with the defending for the 2 objectives amongst a number of the worst you will note this season.
In assault, they managed to create some respectable alternatives, however this sport has obtained away from them and their defensive fragility seems prefer it might be revealed once more at any second.
For Chelsea, they’ll go into the break completely delighted, but in addition just a little confused as to how they’re 2-0 up whereas barely having to take their foot off the fuel.
The house followers will likely be hoping for a manner again into the sport, nevertheless it’s troublesome to see one at this level, even when Chelsea do generally look fragile in defence themselves.
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HALF-TIME: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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A free-kick virtually finds its approach to Kilman, however the house facet win the nook, which is ultimately cleared.
The referee blows the whistle and the hosts are booed off at half-time.
A poor efficiency within the first 25 minutes, with some ridiculous defending, and although they obtained again into it a bit in the previous couple of minutes, it seems like too little too late.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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45 minutes
Mavropanos heads the free-kick huge, and there’ll be two minutes of added time right here.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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44 minutes
Madueke is in behind down the best and he clips in a cross, however there was no person there to satisfy it. Summerville leads a West Ham counter, and he wins a free-kick on the sting of the realm.
Fofana is booked for dragging him down.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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42 minutes
Sanchez and Kudus battle for a ball and the West Ham man wins it, however he can solely hook a cross properly previous his teammates earlier than the house facet concede a free-kick.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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40 minutes
Nice work once more from Kudus to skip previous Cucurella within the field and cross it t Soucek, who rifles a low shot straight at Sanchez.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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37 minutes
Soucek replaces Guido Rodriguez.
Bowen is fouled on midway, however West Ham can’t construct something as Paqueta runs it out of play.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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36 minutes
Summerville leads the house facet’s counter as he virtually will get on to the tip of the via ball from Wan-Bissaka, nevertheless it runs to Sanchez.
Tomas Soucek is making ready to return on for the house facet.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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34 minutes
As soon as once more Chelsea get into the West Ham field too simply down the left, however regardless of good ft from Sancho they will’t make something of it.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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32 minutes
DISALLOWED GOAL!
West Ham suppose they’ve pulled one again after some nice play, however Kudus was properly offside.
Good mixtures on the sting of the Chelsea field earlier than the Ghanaian is slipped via, however he had strayed offside earlier than rifling the shot previous Sanchez.
The house facet have grown into the sport within the final 5 minutes or so, and arguably ought to’ve had a penalty too!
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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29 minutes
The commentators say they’re ‘stunned’ that hasn’t been given, VAR went with the unique determination from referee Sam Barrott. VAR says the contact was ‘fleeting’.
West Ham come once more as Bowen sends in a nook, nevertheless it’s headed away.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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26 minutes
Good play from West Ham as they clip it huge to Kudus, who brings it down on his chest and cuts in earlier than hitting a deflected shot to Sanchez.
Moments later there are shouts for a penalty because it seems like Summerville is pulled down, however the ref waves it away. VAR are taking a look at it, however Chelsea clear.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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25 minutes
Good defensive work from Caicedo to cease the run from Kudus, however the house facet win the ball again as soon as extra. That is their first little interval of sustained strain.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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23 minutes
A great defensive header from Colwill provides West Ham a nook after their first good little bit of attacking play to this point.
Bowen swings it in, however each makes an attempt are headed away earlier than he slips a ball into the field for Paqueta. The Brazilian returns the go, however Bowen fires properly huge after trying a first-time side-footed end.
West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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20 minutes
West Ham go on the offensive and handle to win a nook, however you’re already questioning whether or not it’s too little too late.
The ball in is headed away, however the house facet maintain possession till it will definitely runs to Sanchez as soon as extra.
GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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17 minutes
GOAL! One other one for the away facet! So easy as soon as once more.
Enzo lays it off to Caicedo within the centre circle, and the Ecuadorian performs a primary time go that instantly splits the West Ham defence. Jackson is clear via once more, and he surges into the field earlier than slipping an achieved end previous Areola.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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15 minutes
The set-piece is taken by Paqueta, nevertheless it’s straight on the Chelsea wall. They maintain possession however are compelled backwards, till Paqueta tries a clipped via ball that runs to Sanchez.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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13 minutes
West Ham are struggling to settle right here, and so they don’t look comfy when defending or in possession.
One other lengthy ball ahead goes straight to a Chelsea defender, and the away facet are completely happy to maintain possession close to their field briefly, earlier than it’s fired huge to Palmer after which Madueke, however the assault breaks down.
Emerson leads the counter however he’s so remoted, although he does properly to win a free-kick close to the sting of the realm.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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10 minutes
CLOSE!
Sanchez comes to satisfy the lengthy ball and Chelsea nearly handle to clear.
The away facet construct from the again, with Cucurella sliding in a go to Jackson within the channel. The striker darts inside and squares it to Palmer, who sweeps a shot simply huge of the far submit.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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7 minutes
Nice play from Bowen to show Tosin on midway, and he wins a free-kick. It’s unfold huge for Kudus, and he whips in a beautiful early cross that simply creeps over the top of Summerville.
West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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6 minutes
That purpose was virtually surreal. Jackson was just about clear via from midway! Virtually seems like he couldn’t even consider it was that straightforward.
The house facet look to get again into it immediately however the assault breaks down.
Chelsea come once more, however Sancho’s go in-behind runs to Areola.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Chelsea
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4 minutes
GOAL! West Ham have fallen asleep! What on Earth has occurred there?
Chelsea win a free-kick close to midway and Jackson takes it rapidly. He exchanges passes earlier than making the run in-behind the defence, and he’s in acres of house as he surges into the field.
It’s a good angle however he produces an incredible end to sneak it previous Areola.
West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
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3 minutes
Palmer is clipped early on however the referee performs benefit. West Ham possibly giving a sign of what Chelsea are in for there.
The house facet get their first likelihood to counter and it’s led by Kudus. He drives into the field and hits a half-cross, half-shot straight at Sanchez.
West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
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2 minutes
Not a single starter or sub from at the moment’s squad was concerned the final time Chelsea received right here, in 2021.
The away facet have began pretty confidently although, knocking it across the again with loads of composure.
KICK-OFF! West Ham 0-0 Chelsea
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KICK-OFF!
The house facet get us underway on the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
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Not removed from kick-off in east London, with either side about to take their place within the tunnel.
Maresca speaks to TNT
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Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca tells TNT that it “good to be again” at West Ham, the place he “spent virtually two years” as assistant supervisor, “with some good gamers and good human beings.
“For positive the outcomes are at all times vital. The principle factor is to see how the staff progress and adapt. I feel we’re entering into the best path.”
On Jadon Sancho beginning, he says: “It was not easy [choice] as a result of now we have extra gamers. However we selected Jadon and hope it’s the proper determination.”
Chelsea match details
12:20 , Chris Wilson
Chelsea might win their opening three away video games of a Premier League season for the primary time since 2017/18.
The Blues’ 1-0 win at Bournemouth final weekend ended a run of 20 consecutive away matches in all competitions and not using a clear sheet.
In 2024, solely Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal and Liverpool have earned extra factors within the Premier League than Chelsea’s 42.
The Blues have been proven 16 yellow playing cards this season, greater than some other facet within the high flight. Eight of these got here of their final sport in opposition to Bournemouth.
Christopher Nkunku has presently scored extra objectives for Chelsea (6) than he has made begins (5).
Match details
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West Ham might start a season with three straight house league defeats for the primary time in the event that they had been to lose at the moment. The Hammers have confronted a league-high 73 photographs throughout their opening 4 matches, and so they have didn’t maintain a clear sheet in 11 house league video games since a 0-0 draw versus Brighton in January.
Lopetegui’s facet have received solely two of their 12 Premier League house fixtures in 2024 (D6, L4), beating Brentford 4-2 and Luton 3-1.
The Hammers are the primary membership to play their opening 5 matches of a Premier League season in London since Charlton Athletic in 2006-07. Their first league sport outdoors the capital isn’t till early November.
Michail Antonio might develop into the primary participant to achieve 100 Premier League purpose involvements for West Ham at the moment – he presently has 67 objectives and 32 assists.
West Ham v Chelsea head-to-head
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These two sides have met a complete of 122 occasions, with the primary assembly going down in 1923. Chelsea have received 55 matches, with West Ham successful 44 and 23 ending as attracts.
Chelsea have received 30 of the 56 Premier League conferences between the 2 – they’ve solely crushed Tottenham extra usually within the division (35 occasions).
The house staff received each Premier League matches final season: 3-1 for West Ham on the London Stadium and 5-0 for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea begin WSL season and new period with win
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Their males are in motion this afternoon however Chelsea’s girls can chill and loosen up having obtained the job executed, nearly, at Kingsmeadow final night time. Jamie Braidwood was there to look at the beginning of the Sonia Bompastor period.
Chelsea require an sudden hero to get Sonia Bompastor period off to successful begin
Enzo Maresca backs gamers over strike risk
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Footballers are enjoying too many video games and never sufficient is being executed to guard them, in accordance with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca.
In the identical week that Manchester Metropolis’s Rodri prompt fotballers might strike in response to fixture congestion and an absence of session from governing our bodies, Maresca mentioned that refusing to play “might be an thought” and hinted he believes gamers can be proper to take motion in opposition to the variety of video games they’re being made to play.
Chelsea and Metropolis are due to participate in FIFA’s inaugural Membership World Cup in the US subsequent summer season, additional limiting the quantity of downtime gamers will get in between seasons following Euro 2024 and forward of the 2026 World Cup.
Requested whether or not he felt there have been too many video games within the present soccer calendar, Maresca mentioned: “Sure, little question.
“When it comes to video games, it’s an excessive amount of. I don’t suppose we shield gamers. We are able to say what we expect and for me it’s fully flawed the quantity of video games that now we have.
“The one ones that may do one thing are the gamers and we may also help them. Within the final two weeks a number of the gamers have tried to clarify what they suppose. I feel it’s a very good start line.
“A few of them have mentioned (they may strike). I feel it might be an thought for them.”
Rodri warns gamers might strike over enhance in fixtures: ‘We’re near that’
Julen Lopetegui not pre-occupied by potential Lucas Paqueta betting ban
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has not spoken with Lucas Paqueta in regards to the FA playing expenses and attainable suspension hanging over the Brazilian, and admitted he’s reluctant to load an excessive amount of artistic accountability on to the playmaker after a muted starting to the season.
The 27-year-old is dealing with a prolonged ban if discovered responsible of breaching laws regarding “spot fixing” in 4 Premier League matches in the course of the 2022/23 season, when it’s alleged he intentionally obtained booked with a view to affect the betting market.
The Hammers have made a combined begin to life below Lopetegui with only one win of their first 4 league fixtures, and are but to choose up some extent at house forward of Saturday’s assembly with Chelsea on the London Stadium.
The restricted impression made to this point by Paqueta, whose solely purpose involvement got here by way of a penalty within the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, has not helped as the previous Actual Madrid and Spain coach seeks to remodel the staff’s enjoying type from the defensive soccer favoured by predecessor David Moyes right into a extra expressive model of play.
The drawn-out nature of the FA’s disciplinary course of means the previous Lyon winger is more likely to be out there to play for a lot of this season, and the supervisor mentioned he’s happy with what he has seen to this point.
“I’m completely happy together with his behaviour and his dedication,” mentioned Lopetegui. “He’s working very onerous, he’s attempting to grasp what we wish. We’re attempting to assist him to be higher and higher. He’s an vital participant.
“I don’t wish to put this sort of accountability on one participant. He has to do the very best he can in regards to the offensive part and defensive part.
“When he’s targeted on the defensive work he’s a a lot better participant and we attempt to encourage him to at all times be targeted in a defensive manner in addition to an offensive manner.
“He managed (the betting scandal) in a great way. We attempt to assist him, as a result of till now he’s one participant extra.
“However we don’t discuss (the costs). We discuss soccer, in regards to the subsequent match and about life. However not about this.”
Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for choice
11:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Ben Chilwell has been handed a Chelsea lifeline after head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he’s into account for choice after returning to coaching with the primary staff.
The England defender appeared to haven’t any future at Stamford Bridge in August when he was not included within the core group of twenty-two or 23 gamers the Italian thought of to be his first-team squad, and was instructed he might depart.
Nonetheless, he has been named amongst the membership’s 25-man squad eligible to play within the Premier League, and forward of Saturday’s journey to face West Ham Maresca mentioned the scenario had modified.
Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for choice
Chelsea staff information
11:27 , Chris Wilson
Enzo Maresca had made three adjustments to the facet that snuck a 1-0 win in opposition to Bournemouth final week. In defence, Axel Disasi drops out for summer season signing Tosin Adarabioyo, with Wesley Fofana transferring to right-back.
Captiain Enzo Fernandez returns to midfield instead of Renato Veiga, whereas Pedro Neto drops out for fellow summer season signing Jadon Sancho, who obtained the help final week together with the person of the match award.
West Ham staff information
11:22 , Chris Wilson
West Ham supervisor Julen Lopetegui has made simply two adjustments to the facet that drew to Fulham final weekend. Kudus strikes into the striker place, with Michail Antonio changed by Crysencio Summerville.
Tomas Soucek makes manner for Lucas Paqueta as an attacking midfielder.
West Ham line-up
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West Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Rodriguez; Bowen, Paqueta, Sumerville; Kudus.
Subs: Fabianski, Creswell, Soler, Coufal, Antonio, Ings, Todibo, Soucek, Irving.
Line-ups
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Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Fofana, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Subs: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Disasi, Neto, Veiga, Dewsbury-Corridor, Mudryk, Felix, Nkunku.
Group information on the way in which…
11:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A 12.30 kick off means a little bit of morning Premier League staff information – we are going to very quickly discover out this afternoon’s combatants on the London Stadium. Will Enzo Maresca stick to a settled facet? Does Julen Lopetegui have a curveball up his sleeve?
Enzo Maresca urges his Chelsea gamers to disregard exterior noise
11:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Enzo Maresca instructed his Chelsea gamers to proceed to close out exterior noise after they secured a second Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth final weekend.
The Blues remained within the headlines in the course of the September worldwide break after experiences emerged of a rift between co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
It’s the newest off-field downside for Maresca to deal with after he fielded varied questions over the way forward for a number of gamers throughout a busy summer season of switch exercise.
Enzo Maresca urges his Chelsea gamers to disregard exterior noise
West Ham vs Chelsea LIVE
06:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle
An excellent morning and welcome alongside to The Impartial’s stay protection of the opening conflict of the Premier League weekend. It’s to the east of London we head as West Ham put together to host Chelsea in an intriguing little lunch-time quantity to whet the urge for food forward of a busy weekend within the English high flight.
Kick off is at 12.30pm BST.
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