Chelsea fought back from a goal down to claim a crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

📌 Match Summary

⚽ 45’ (WHU) – Jarrod Bowen capitalizes on a Levi Colwill mistake to give West Ham the lead before halftime.
⚽ 65’ (CHE) – Pedro Neto equalizes after pouncing on a deflected shot.
⚽ 78’ (CHE) – Cole Palmer’s cross deflects off Aaron Wan-Bissaka into the net for the winner.

Chelsea climb back into the Premier League top four, overtaking Manchester City, while West Ham fall short despite a solid first half.

🔑 Key Takeaways

🔥 Substitutes Make the Difference

🔄 Enzo Maresca’s tactical changes proved crucial. Pedro Neto scored the equalizer, and Cole Palmer created the winner, showing Chelsea's squad depth and resilience.

💪 Enzo Fernandez – Midfield Maestro

🏅 Player of the Match: Enzo Fernandez

• Dominated midfield with progressive passing & attacking runs
• Assisted the first goal indirectly with a deflected shot
• Wore the captain’s armband after Reece James’ substitution

⚽ West Ham’s Fast Start, Chelsea’s Strong Finish

• West Ham controlled the first half, exploiting Chelsea’s defensive lapses.
• Chelsea’s second-half resurgence showcased attacking fluidity and better defensive discipline.

📊 What’s Next?

🔵 Chelsea face Brentford next as they look to consolidate their top-four position.
⚒️ West Ham will seek a response in their next fixture as they aim to stay in the European race.

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