Chelsea secured a stunning 3-2 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League. The Blues trailed by two goals at halftime but mounted a fierce comeback. Enzo Fernandez delivered the decisive strike in stoppage time.
This result marked Chelsea’s first-ever Premier League win after being two goals behind at the break.
First Half Struggles
West Ham started strongly and took the lead early. Jarrod Bowen scored in the seventh minute with an inswinging cross that evaded goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Chelsea faced further setbacks when Jamie Gittens limped off injured in the 26th minute. Pedro Neto replaced him.
Meanwhile West Ham doubled their advantage. Crysencio Summerville fired home in the 36th minute after a pull-back from Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Chelsea struggled with disorganization and gave away possession in dangerous areas.
Half-Time Changes
Manager Liam Rosenior acted decisively at the interval. He introduced a triple substitution, bringing on Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, and Joao Pedro. These changes shifted Neto to the left flank and repositioned Cole Palmer.
Additionally the moves injected energy into Chelsea’s play. West Ham pressed early in the second half, but Sanchez made key saves to deny Bowen and Mateus Fernandes.
Second Half Revival
Chelsea pulled one back in the 57th minute. Fofana advanced and crossed for Joao Pedro, who headed in the goal. This sparked renewed hope among the home fans.
Cucurella equalized in the 70th minute. He dove to head home a rebound after Malo Gusto’s header and Liam Delap’s effort hit the bar. West Ham switched to a back five, but Chelsea dominated.
The Winning Moment
Fernandez sealed the win in the 92nd minute. Joao Pedro cut back the ball, and Fernandez struck it first-time past Alphonse Areola. Tempers flared afterward, and West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo received a red card.
Impact on Standings
This victory propelled Chelsea back into the top four with 40 points. West Ham dropped points from a winning position for the 17th time that season. The result highlighted Chelsea’s resilience under Rosenior.
