Chelsea delivered a dominant away performance to thrash West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium, registering their joint-biggest away win over the Hammers and laying down a marker early in the Premier League season.
Match Summary & Key Moments
- West Ham’s Early Hope: The hosts started brightly, taking the lead in the 6th minute as Lucas Paquetá rifled a spectacular 25-yard strike that left Chelsea’s Sánchez with no chance.
- Chelsea Hit Back Quickly: The Blues responded almost instantly. João Pedro powered in a header from a flicked-on Pedro Neto corner to make it 1-1 by the 15th minute.
- Turning On the Style: From there, Chelsea took control. On 23 minutes, Neto volleyed home after pouncing on a cross following a Caicedo ball recovery and Malo Gusto’s delivery. Soon after, Estêvão found space on the flank, bursting forward to lay on an assist for Enzo Fernández at the back post for Chelsea’s third (34’).
- Second Half Rout: Chelsea’s set piece threat continued to pay off after the break. Caicedo poked in from close range following a corner in the 54th minute to make it 4-1, and Trevoh Chalobah completed the rout just four minutes later, firing home after Pedro’s header set him up from another corner (58’).
- West Ham Couldn’t Respond: Despite a few late chances, West Ham failed to add to their tally, with Chelsea goalkeeper Sánchez tipping over a Potts shot and Wilson heading wide.
Notable Players
- João Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, and Trevoh Chalobah all found the net for Chelsea, with Neto also registering a pair of assists.
- Lucas Paquetá was West Ham’s standout performer with a stunning opener.
Quick Facts
- Chelsea scored three goals from set pieces, highlighting their threat from dead balls.
- Paquetá’s goal gave West Ham early hope, but defensive vulnerabilities quickly became apparent.
Goals:
- West Ham: Paquetá (6’)
- Chelsea: Pedro (15’), Neto (23’), Fernández (34’), Caicedo (54’), Chalobah (58’)
A powerful attacking display for Chelsea and warning signs for West Ham, who will be desperate to shore up defensively in the coming weeks.