Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat West Ham in a thrilling London derby on Saturday. Liam Rosenior’s decision to make SEVEN changes to the Chelsea side that started the Champions League win over Napoli in midweek backfired in spectacular fashion, particularly in the first-half.
However, Rosenior equally was justified for ringing the changes at half-time as the Blues superblu battled back to earn a win that moves them above Manchester United in the Premier League table. As for the Hammers, their mini unbeaten run in the league comes to an end and they remain five points from safety.
Goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville had the visitors two up at the break and the Chelsea players were met with boos from supporters. Joao Pedro, Marc Cucurella were introduced for the second half, each scored to get the hosts on level terms before Enzo Fernandez netted the winning goal in stoppage time, while Jean-Clair Todibo was sent-off. Follow Chelsea vs West Ham back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs West Ham highlights
RED CARD! Todibo sent-off for violent conduct GOAL! Fernandez puts Chelsea ahead in stoppage time GOAL! Cucurella completes Chelsea comeback GOAL! Joao Pedro halves the deficit GOAL! Summerville doubles West Ham's lead with a brilliant finish GOAL! Bowen gives West Ham a dream startLive updates
Fan reaction
FULL-TIME
There goes the final whistle. What a London derby that was, Chelsea battle back from 2-0 down to win.
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
90+10 min: RED CARD!
Todibo sent-off for violent conduct. Can’t be grabbing players around the neck.
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
90+9 min: Taylor being sent to the screen, that means one thing.
Todibo, start making your way down the tunnel.
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
90+8 min: Mavropanos could also be in trouble. VAR being kept busy late on.
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
90+7 min: Adama booked and Todibo could be sent-off for grabbing the neck of Joao Pedro.
Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
90+5 min: It’s boiling over now. Plenty of pushing and shoving between both sets of players. Adama and Todibo have lost their cool.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
There are better players at the football club than Enzo Fernandez.Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Reece James are three of them.
But Enzo has a knack for big moments in a Chelsea shirt. Talking of the shirt, he's just ripped it off.
GOAL! Chelsea 3-2 West Ham | Enzo Fernandez ‘90
90+2 min: CHELSEA LEAD!
You knew it was coming and Enzo Fernandez completes the turnaround right at the death.
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
90 min: FIVE added minutes.
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