Extending on their recent Premier League flurry, Chelsea stormed their way to a 3-0 romp against West Ham on Saturday lunchtime.
Getting off to a dream start here, Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the first four minutes as the Senegal international slotted past Alphonse Areola.
In complete control throughout the early stages and with West Ham failing to lay any kind of blow, Enzo Maresca’s side quickly doubled their advantage as Jackson slotted home to grab his and Chelsea’s second in the 18th-minute.
Now collecting 10 points from their previous four Premier League appearances, the Blues once again came flying out of the traps when returning from the half-time break as England international Cole Palmer added a third.
Not really having to get out of third gear, Chelsea couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday lunchtime across the capital.
As for the Hammers, putting in a woeful performance here and with the home support making their feelings crystal clear, West Ham find increasing pressure on their shoulders.
On an afternoon when Chelsea claimed London bragging rights at a canter, we have taken a look at the main talking points.
Chelsea lay down another marker
Although Chelsea might have opened up the new campaign with a routine 2-0 loss at home against defending champions Manchester City last month, the Blues have come roaring back in some style.
Marking their return from September’s international break with a dramatic late 1-0 victory away at Bournemouth last weekend, Saturday’s guests should find the mood in their camp at a real high.
With their sights firmly set on clinching a lucrative Champions League return this season, Maresca’s side have collected 10 points from their last four top-flight appearances and they have continued to receive plenty of praise.
Putting in what was a dominant performance here and more than deserving of maximum points away from Stamford Bridge, the former Leicester boss will take plenty of…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-09-21 13:24:21
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