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Chelsea’s win at house to West Ham was a ‘large’ outcome mentioned supervisor Enzo Maresca because the Blues moved again into the highest 4 of the Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen’s advantageous objective had the Hammers forward at half-time however Maresca made 4 modifications and was rewarded when Pedro Neto equalised.
Cole Palmer then hit in a low strike that deflected in off Aaron Wan-Bissaka to seal three large factors for the hosts.
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“It’s a large outcome,” Maresca mentioned. “It was a troublesome recreation, particularly mentally. It’s by no means simple when groups come right here and wait and sit again.
“It is advisable to be affected person. There isn’t any house, you must transfer the ball and look ahead to the suitable second.
“We’re there within the prime 4 and hopefully we will be there till the top. Enjoying this type of recreation in February, the place we’re nonetheless is a crucial assertion.”
Graham Potter was making his first return to Stamford Bridge since his sacking by Chelsea in 2023.
His facet impressed all through, with Bowen in wonderful type on his return from damage.
“I believed the efficiency was actually good,” Potter mentioned.
“I believed we have been clever tactically. We felt a little bit bit unfortunate with the primary objective, we thought there may need been a foul main as much as it. Generally you want these issues to go your manner however it wasn’t meant to be.
“Jarrod Bowen was unbelievable, he led the staff and it was a correct captain’s efficiency. You see the gamers that we’ve bought and the spirit there. We will be constructive for the longer term.”
