Chelsea produced a remarkable second-half fightback to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge, coming from two goals down to secure a vital Premier League victory. The result moves Chelsea above Manchester United in the table, while West Ham remain five points from safety.
West Ham dominated the first half, with Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville putting the visitors 2-0 ahead. The Chelsea players were booed off at half-time after a disjointed display, with Liam Rosenior making seven changes from the side that beat Napoli in the Champions League.
Rosenior’s tactical changes at the break proved decisive. Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella were introduced and both scored to level the match. Enzo Fernandez then struck in stoppage time to complete the turnaround, sparking wild celebrations. West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo was sent off for violent conduct late on after grabbing an opponent’s neck.
The win was a testament to Chelsea’s resilience, but questions remain over Rosenior’s selection policy. The 2-0 deficit was the result of a disjointed first half, but the manager’s substitutions turned the game on its head.
