Chelsea secured a crucial Premier League victory, leaving West Ham with a third consecutive home loss. The match began swiftly for the visitors as Nicolas Jackson struck within four minutes. West Ham’s defense was caught napping on a quick free-kick, allowing Jadon Sancho to release Jackson down the left flank. The Senegalese forward surged past Edson Alvarez and, with precision, fired a low shot between Alphonse Areola’s legs to give Chelsea the lead.
Fourteen minutes later, Jackson was on the scoresheet again. West Ham’s defense, lacking intensity, gave Moises Caicedo time to deliver a perfectly timed through-ball to Jackson. This time, he outpaced Max Kilman before delicately finishing with the outside of his boot, leaving Areola in no-man’s-land.
Chelsea Dominates as Jackson Provides Assist
Just minutes into the second half, Chelsea extended their advantage with Jackson showcasing his playmaking ability. The striker orchestrated a rapid counter-attack, slipping a reverse pass past the West Ham defense. Cole Palmer latched onto the ball and rifled it past Areola, putting Chelsea firmly in control.
West Ham’s frustrations grew after an earlier penalty appeal was denied. Crysencio Summerville went down after tangling with Wesley Fofana, but after a lengthy VAR review, no penalty was awarded. Mohammed Kudus appeared to offer some hope for the hosts, finding the back of the net before halftime, only to be flagged offside.
West Ham’s Attacking Efforts Fall ShortDespite several chances, West Ham struggled to find a way past Chelsea’s defense. Jarrod Bowen forced a solid stop from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez early in the second half, but that was as close as West Ham would come. The Hammers’ most promising moments, including a potential equalizer from Kudus, were nullified by offside calls and missed opportunities.
Chelsea’s commanding win brings them within touching distance of Premier League leaders Liverpool, while West Ham remains in the lower half of the table, just three points above the relegation zone.
