Chelsea cruise to 3-0 victory over West Ham, climb to second place

Chelsea delivered a commanding 3-0 win over West Ham at London Stadium on Saturday, climbing to second place in the Premier League.

The Blues dominated from the outset, with Nicolas Jackson opening the scoring just four minutes into the match.

Jadon Sancho, making his first start, set up Jackson with a perfectly timed pass, allowing the forward to fire a right-footed shot from a tight angle into the center of the net.

Jackson didn’t stop there. Shortly after his opener, he doubled Chelsea’s lead with another well-executed finish, capitalizing on poor defending by West Ham.

His early brace put the visitors in firm control of the match and highlighted his potential as a key attacking figure for the club, silencing critics who have questioned his finishing ability.

The second half saw Chelsea continue to dominate possession, and Cole Palmer added a third goal to seal the win. Palmer’s clinical strike in the 65th minute ensured a comfortable victory for Enzo Maresca’s men. It also marked Chelsea’s third consecutive win, as the team appears to be hitting its stride after a turbulent start to the season.

Maresca praised the team’s growing cohesion. “The boys are showing real progress. The way they responded after the slow start to the season shows their mentality and hunger to improve.”

Jadon Sancho, in particular, impressed fans and pundits alike, with his vision and creativity adding a new dimension to Chelsea’s attack. The match was a pivotal moment for Sancho, as he looks to cement a starting position.

For West Ham, it was a frustrating afternoon. Manager Julen Lopetegui saw his side struggle to create clear chances, and his attempt to turn things around by substituting midfielder Guido Rodriguez after just 35 minutes proved ineffective.

Rodriguez’s early exit was part of Lopetegui’s effort to inject more energy into his midfield, but Chelsea’s dominance left West Ham chasing the game for the remainder of the match.

Boos rang out at halftime from the home crowd, reflecting the growing discontent with West Ham’s recent performances.

By the time Palmer’s goal went in, many West Ham supporters had already begun heading for the exits, disheartened by another lackluster display.

Lopetegui was visibly frustrated during his post-match interview, acknowledging his team’s failure to execute the game plan. “We didn’t match their intensity or quality.

Chelsea were clinical, and we struggled to keep up,” he said.

The victory lifts Chelsea into second place in the Premier League standings, as they continue to build momentum under Maresca.

Meanwhile, West Ham remained in the bottom half of the table, with pressure mounting on Lopetegui to turn things around quickly.

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