Chelsea vs West Ham as it happened: Blues reach Premier League's top four with comeback victory
Chelsea struggled back from a goal down to beat Graham Potter's West Ham United 2-1 on Monday, with a second-half strike from substitute Pedro Neto and an own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka lifting them to fourth place in the Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen, in his first game back after a month out with a foot fracture, put the Hammers ahead when he pounced on a back pass by defender Levi Colwill three minutes before halftime and fired a left-foot shot past Filip Jorgensen in Chelsea's goal.
The hosts looked brighter after early substitutions and Neto snatched their 64th-minute equaliser after latching onto a ricocheted shot from teammate Enzo Fernandez. After a lengthy VAR check for offside, the goal was given.
Cole Palmer created Chelsea's second 10 minutes later, crossing the ball in front of goal where Aaron Wan-Bissaka deflected it into his own net, much to the despair of former Chelsea manager Potter on his return to Stamford Bridge.
The result lifted Chelsea above Newcastle United and Manchester City into fourth spot, four points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest. West Ham are 15th on 27.
Chelsea vs West Ham | 03/02/2025
Blues into Premier League's top four after comeback win
Chelsea player ratings: Jorgensen jittery; Colwill makes major mistake
West Ham ratings vs Chelsea: Bowen boost amid team-mates' struggles
Potter denied fairytale return but West Ham offer signs of progress
Enzo Maresca changes bring Chelsea to life but West Ham win may come at a cost
Maresca addresses Chelsea injury latest after Jackson and Guiu scares
Potter happy with 'significant' West Ham boost on deadline day
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Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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Standard Sport’s Dom Smith reflects on Chelsea’s win
"A clinical win"
🗣 @MrDomSmith reflects on Chelsea's comeback victory over West Ham #WHUCHE pic.twitter.com/RYXUtX2NSL— Standard Sport (@standardsport) February 3, 2025
Potter happy with 'significant' West Ham boost on deadline day
23:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
Graham Potter hailed West Ham’s deadline-day business after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Hammers signed Evan Ferguson on a straight loan from Brighton until the end of the season and reached a mutual agreement with Nottingham Forest to terminate James Ward-Prowse’s loan there and bring him back to the London Stadium.
West Ham had been in the hunt for the striker during the winter window after the long-term injuries sustained by Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen. The England forward did return following his foot injury in Monday night’s 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, though, and had put the Hammers into the lead.
Maresca addresses Chelsea injury latest after Jackson and Guiu scares
23:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
Enzo Maresca has eased injury fears over Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson after the pair went down during Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over West Ham.
Jackson twisted awkwardly when slipping during the first-half of the London derby and appeared to clutch his hamstring. He was able to play on after treatment, but was replaced by Guiu early in the second-half.
Enzo Maresca changes bring Chelsea to life but West Ham win may come at a cost
22:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Enzo Maresca had forecast a flood of relief to arrive at 11pm on Monday night, marking the moment the January transfer window shut.
In the end, it came an hour earlier than billed, with the full-time whistle of a hard-won, slightly fortuitous 2-1 victory over West Ham that sends his Chelsea side back into the top-four.
Potter denied fairytale return but West Ham offer signs of progress
22:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
So not the fairytale result Graham Potter had wanted on his return to Stamford Bridge, but the West Ham boss will have been encouraged by his team’s level of performance and no lack of fight.
A 2-1 defeat in the end for the Hammers — their third in his first five games at the helm — yet Potter always knew the changes he was being hired to make were not quick tinkers here and there.
Mohammed Kudus swivelled on the ball, struck on goal, but was denied by a super block in the final throes of stoppage time. West Ham knew that was their final chance. On another night, they would have got something out of this London derby. They undoubtedly played well enough.
West Ham player ratings vs Chelsea: Jarrod Bowen brings a spark as team-mates struggle
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Graham Potter lost on his return to Stamford Bridge as West Ham were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea on Monday night.
They took the lead in the first half when Jarrod Bowen, on his return from injury, took advantage of an error to score.
Chelsea player ratings: Jorgensen jittery; Colwill makes major mistake
22:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 on Monday.
The Blues fell behind to a Jarrod Bowen goal just before half-time after a major mistake from Levi Colwill but the Blues came from behind to move back into fourth in the Premier League table.
Pedro Neto drew the hosts level before Cole Palmer forced an Aaron Wan-Bissaka own goal to ensure Chelsea beat the Hammers.
Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...
Blues into Premier League's top four after comeback win
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Chelsea moved back into the Premier League’s top four with a comeback win over West Ham.
FT: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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FT: It’s over!
It wasn’t all pretty but Chelsea got the job done. The Blues are back into the top four!
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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93 mins: Guiu appears to have hurt himself when attempting to latch onto Neto’s cutback.
West Ham break, Kudus swivels and shoots but Tosin blocks.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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90 mins: SEVEN ADDED MINUTES!
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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88 mins: Impressive, if not vintage, stuff from Chelsea here.
They’ve ground what what appear to be three crucial points.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
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77 mins: Great save from Areola to deny a header from Tosin.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 West Ham | Cole Palmer '73
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73 mins: GOAL!
Palmer drives into the West Ham box and his cross deflect off Wan-Bissaka and over Areola!
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
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Jorgensen was rooted there. So nearly a goal to put the Hammers back in front.
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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69 mins: POST!
Kudus hits the woodwork with a header after a lovely cross from Irving.
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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66 mins: GOAL GIVEN!
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
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Well, VAR are now checking an offside in the build-up, with Cucurella involved at the back post.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-1 West Ham | Pedro Neto '63
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63 mins: GOAL!
Chelsea are level! Neto pounces after Fernandez’s blocked shot is deflect out to him .
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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59 mins: Madueke has just run straight into the referee, which perhaps sums up Chelsea’s night.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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57 mins: Cresswell tries his luck in beating Jorgensen at his near post from a free-kick but shoots wide.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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55 mins: Yet to see much from Chelsea. Palmer and Madueke chances aside, it’s not been very convincing.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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52 mins: Jackson and Sancho off for Guiu and Neto.
Feels early, albeit there was a slight injury worry with the former in the first half.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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Back underway!
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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Here’s a look at Bowen’s goal!
Jarrod Bowen puts West Ham AHEAD at Stamford Bridge! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1LxAEAFvDt
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 3, 2025
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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HT: Bowen’s goal the difference so far!
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
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45 mins: A brilliant save from Areola to deny Palmer’s fine free-kick.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
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That's an absolute gift for Jarrod Bowen, who scores on his return to the West Ham team and on his first appearance since December 29. Colwill never looked, fed Caicedo, or so he thought, and there was Bowen. The Hammers lead.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham | Jarrod Bowen '41
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41 mins: GOAL!
Bowen gives the Hammers the lead! Dreadful back pass from Colwill, the England man latches onto it before firing past Jorgensen.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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38 mins: Both teams canceling each other out. Kudus tries his luck with a half volley but Jorgensen collects.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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30 mins: Madueke plays in Enzo Fernandez but the Argentine shoots wide.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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29 mins: It did look as if Jackson was going off but he’s able to continue.
Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge
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Not a moment’s hesitation from Enzo Maresca there - as soon as Jackson went down there he turned to Marc Guiu and not Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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27 mins: Blow for Chelsea as Jackson pulls up with what appears to be a hamstring injury.
Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge
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You don’t get enough proper cult heroes these days but Andy Irving is right in that category, which is quite some going considering this is his first West Ham start.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
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Bit of a let-off for West Ham, that. Palmer given way too much space to shoot from the edge of the box. Then some nice mischievous chants from the Hammers' fans, who proceed to call Palmer "just a s**t Andy Irving."
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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22 mins: Palmer shoots over from just outside the box.
May have done better but it’s a sign of life for the Blues, who haven’t been great so far.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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18 mins: Irving tries his luck from range with a volley after Tosin clears but fires over.
Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge
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You couldn’t call it the most convincing of starts from Filip Jorgensen in the home goal. He looks a little jittery.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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14 mins: Best chance of the game so far as Madueke fires wide when attempting to shoot across Areola after good work from Jackson.
Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge
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A change in look for Enzo Maresca tonight, who is usually a tracksuit manager through and through. He’s smartened up but I’ll be honest, he does look a bit like he’s just come from a day at sixth form college. He’s got his smart shoes and trousers on, but a Nike puffa jacket up top
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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07 mins: Chelsea want a penalty after Cucurella brought down in the box by Emerson as the pair grappled before a Blues corner.
Nothing given!
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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04 mins: Not a lot to report on in the opening stages, with neither side having created too much just yet.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
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KICK-OFF!
Chelsea vs West Ham
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Standard Sport’s Malik Ouzia and Dom Smith are in attendance...
"The big news is about Robert Sanchez"
🗣 @MalikOuzia_ and @MrDomSmith are in position to preview #CHEWHU
LIVE: https://t.co/R8bCpJjApm pic.twitter.com/tdhdJPzUFd— Standard Sport (@standardsport) February 3, 2025
Confirmed West Ham lineup
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Confirmed West Ham XI: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Emerson; Soucek, Irving, Soler; Bowen, Kudus
Subs: Fabianski, Foderingham, Mavropanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Casey, Scarles, Orford
Confirmed Chelsea lineup
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Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Subs: Sanchez, Chalobah, Acheampong, Gusto, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Neto, Nkunku, Guiu
Graham Potter: Chelsea sacking might have been the best thing for me
18:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Graham Potter says his sacking at Chelsea might have been for the best.
Potter was sacked in April 2023 with the Blues 11th in the Premier League table, having lost 11 of his 31 matches in charge.
He returns to the dugout at Stamford Bridge on Monday night when his West Ham side are the visitors in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca delighted as Reece James responds to public Chelsea criticism
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Enzo Maresca has hailed Reece James’s growing influence as Chelsea captain - three months after calling him out for a lack of leadership.
James was named Blues skipper by Mauricio Pochettino at the start of last season and has kept the responsibility since Maresca’s appointment, despite missing much of the campaign so far with a series of hamstring issues.
Enzo Maresca denies Gary Neville claim Cole Palmer was 'played' by Pep Guardiola
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Enzo Maresca has rubbished Gary Neville’s suggestion that Cole Palmer was ‘played’ by Pep Guardiola following Chelsea’s defeat at Manchester City last weekend.
Palmer endured a difficult night on his latest return to his former club, as City came from a goal down to win 3-1 and climb above Chelsea in the race for the Champions League.
Graham Potter stronger for Chelsea nightmare as West Ham boss prepares for first return
17:59 , Jonathan Gorrie
Graham Potter is a very optimistic person indeed. He returns to Stamford Bridge with a clear mind and without ill feeling towards Chelsea.
Monday night will see the 49-year-old coach from the dugout at the Bridge for the first time in more than 670 days, since he was sacked as the Blues’ manager.
Chelsea vs West Ham: Latest Premier League odds today
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Chelsea FC to win: 1/3
Draw: 9/2
West Ham to win: 13/2
Chelsea vs West Ham: Head to head (h2h) history and results
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Chelsea wins: 56
Draws: 23
West Ham wins: 44
Chelsea vs West Ham: Premier League score prediction today
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Chelsea have certainly stumbled of late and there are signs of life for West Ham under Potter, making this game perhaps not the forgone conclusion it would have been a month ago.
Draw, 1-1.
West Ham team news vs Chelsea today
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Konstantinos Mavropanos is available for West Ham, having served his one-match suspension following a sending-off for two yellow cards against Crystal Palace during the game against Villa.
Jarrod Bowen is in line to return for the Hammers, while Lucas Paqueta has a slight knock.
Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville have all been ruled out and Jean-Clair Todibo is expected to join them on the sidelines.
Chelsea team news vs West Ham today
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Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are the highest-profile injured players at Chelsea, while Benoit Badiashile has also been ruled out. Mykhailo Mudryk is unavailable.
Maresca has admitted he is considering replacing Robert Sanchez with Filip Jorgensen after the former’s recent mistakes in goal.
Chelsea vs West Ham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
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TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage of Monday Night Football starts at 6.30pm GMT before an 8pm kick-off time.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go website and app.
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Welcome
16:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 8pm GMT.
