(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Chelsea Thrash West Ham 5-1 to Go Top of Premier League
Chelsea produced a stunning comeback to beat West Ham 5-1 on Friday, piling pressure on former Blues manager Graham Potter, who has now won only five of his 21 games in charge of the Hammers.
The night began brightly for West Ham when Lucas Paqueta fired in a sensational long-range strike, celebrating passionately after months of uncertainty over his future. But Chelsea quickly took control, responding with five unanswered goals.
Chelsea’s Goalscoring Surge
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Joao Pedro equalized with a header from a corner.
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Pedro Neto finished smartly to put Chelsea ahead.
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Enzo Fernandez added a third after excellent work from teenager Estevao, who impressed on his first Premier League start.
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Moises Caicedo capitalized on a goalkeeper error to make it 4-1.
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Trevoh Chalobah sealed the victory with Chelsea’s fifth from another set-piece.
New West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen endured a nightmare debut, at fault for both the fourth and fifth goals. Thousands of fans left the stadium early, while those who stayed voiced their frustration at full-time.
Chelsea Back on Top
The victory lifted Chelsea to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since December 2021, a major boost after their shock 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on the opening weekend.
Meanwhile, Potter faces mounting pressure to turn West Ham’s season around, with fans and analysts already questioning his future after just two matches.
