Match Report
In the standings it was Chelsea 10th on 52 points, West Ham United 18th on 39 — separated by 13. Chelsea's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.53/1.37 for Chelsea and 1.21/1.71 for West Ham United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Chelsea, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Momentum sat with West Ham United, winners of their last three.
37 meetings are on record — 21 won by Chelsea, 10 by West Ham United, 6 drawn, at 2.89 goals per meeting. The last five meetings averaged 4.2 goals, well above the all-time 2.89.
The match was played at Stamford Bridge (capacity 41,841). West Ham United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Chelsea: João Pedro (57'), Marc Cucurella (70'), Enzo Fernández (90') · West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen (7'), Crysencio Summerville (36')
Key stats
Possession: Chelsea 71% · West Ham United 29% · Total shots: 14-11 · On target: 6-6 · Corners: 9-3