Chelsea Defeats West Ham 3-0, Jackson and Palmer Shine, Pressure on Lopetegui

Sep 21, 2024, 11:54 AM

Chelsea secured a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium in their fifth match of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Nicolas Jackson was the standout performer, scoring two goals within the first 18 minutes and providing an assist for Cole Palmer's goal. Jackson exchanged passes with Jadon Sancho and slipped the ball through the legs of West Ham's goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, for one of his goals. This win marks Chelsea's third successive away victory and propels them to second place in the Premier League table. West Ham, on the other hand, continues to struggle at home, remaining winless in their home league matches this season. The defeat has increased pressure on West Ham's manager, Julen Lopetegui, with fans expressing dissatisfaction with the team's performance.