Chelsea Dominate with 5-0 Victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, further boosting their European qualification hopes in a dazzling display. In this London Derby showdown, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Connor Gallagher, and Nicolas Jackson all found the net, with Jackson bagging a brace.

The Blues seized control early on, with Palmer breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute after a cross from Jackson deflected off Kurt Zouma. Gallagher extended Chelsea’s lead with a thunderous volley, capitalizing on Zouma’s block. Madueke then got on the scoresheet with a well-placed header from Thiago Silva’s flick-on, making it 3-0 before halftime.

In the second half, Jackson capitalized on a pass from Madueke to tap in Chelsea’s fourth goal, before adding his second with a precise finish into the bottom-right corner. Despite an initial offside call, VAR review confirmed the goal, sealing Chelsea’s dominant victory.

This win propelled Chelsea to seventh place in the Premier League standings, leapfrogging Manchester United, while West Ham’s European qualification hopes dwindled further as they remained in ninth place.

Chelsea’s attacking prowess was on full display, with Palmer shining once again by contributing to goals against 14 different Premier League opponents this season. Additionally, Chelsea’s home form has been impressive, with 10 wins, four draws, and four losses in 18 league matches at Stamford Bridge.

However, for West Ham manager David Moyes, Stamford Bridge continues to be a stumbling block, as he remains winless in 19 away Premier League matches against Chelsea. Moyes’ tenure at West Ham is clouded with uncertainty, with his contract soon expiring and potential successors already being rumored.