Chelsea delivered a commanding performance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, fueled by a first-half onslaught that left West Ham United struggling to keep up. The Blues, fresh off a London derby triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, wasted no time asserting their dominance as Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, and Noni Madueke found the net within the opening 45 minutes.
Shortly after the break, Nicolas Jackson added a brace to seal Chelsea’s comprehensive 5-0 victory, propelling them above Manchester United into seventh place in the league standings.
The game began with both sides showing glimpses of intent, but Chelsea quickly took control. Madueke’s cross found Palmer, who opened the scoring with his 21st league goal of the season. Gallagher then doubled the lead with a powerful strike, before Madueke extended the advantage with a well-placed header.
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West Ham’s hopes of a comeback were dashed early in the second half as Jackson tapped in his first goal of the match. Despite some promising moments, including a near miss from Emerson Palmieri, West Ham failed to mount a significant challenge. Chelsea remained composed, with Madueke continuing to trouble the opposition defense.
Although Jarrod Bowen struck the woodwork twice for West Ham, Chelsea remained in control. Jackson put the game beyond doubt with his second goal, confirmed by VAR after a brief delay.
The comprehensive victory boosts Chelsea’s European qualification prospects, while West Ham’s continental aspirations continue to fade after their third loss in four league matches.