“I don’t know why Maresca still includes him in the starting XI. He was the reason that we conceded a goal against West Ham. Palmer and Neto saved him” – This is according to Frank Lampard as he goes off on a player that almost cost Chelsea the match against West Ham because of his silly mistakes

Chelsea came from behind to secure a vital three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in a hard-fought London derby.

Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a defensive error from Levi Colwill, intercepting a misplaced pass and slotting the ball home to give the visitors the lead just before halftime. The Blues went into the break trailing, but the mood shifted in the second half when substitute Pedro Neto equalized shortly after coming on. Neto pounced on a blocked shot from Enzo Fernandez and fired home from close range.

Chelsea then took the lead thanks to Cole Palmer, whose effort took a deflection off Aaron Wan-Bissaka and looped over West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. The two quick goals proved enough for the hosts, who, despite not being at their best, managed to claim a crucial victory. Below, Bobby Vincent assesses the performances of the Chelsea players in the match.

**Filip Jorgensen – 6**
Had some shaky moments but overall performed adequately.

**Reece James – 6**
Delivered some excellent crosses, but his teammates failed to convert. Substituted before the hour mark.

**Tosin Adarabioyo – 7**
Put in a solid display, attempting to play progressive passes through the lines—a rarity among some of his teammates. Made a crucial block in the 94th minute to deny Mohammed Kudus a late equalizer. Impressive.

**Levi Colwill – 3**
A costly mistake in the 42nd minute, as his poor backpass was intercepted by Bowen, who scored easily. Struggled against Kudus throughout the match.

**Moises Caicedo – 5**
Frustrated fans with frequent fouls. Managed a few interceptions but was far from his best.

**Enzo Fernandez – 6**
Showed initiative in trying to create chances, especially when others were playing too cautiously.

**Noni Madueke – 5**
Substituted shortly after the hour mark. After scoring in consecutive games, he failed to make an impact this time.

**Cole Palmer – 7**
Quiet for much of the game but made the difference with his deflected shot, which ultimately secured the win. Likely to be recorded as an own goal, but Palmer’s effort made it happen.

**Jadon Sancho – 5**
Struggled to influence the game and was ineffective when in possession. Replaced after 52 minutes.

**Nicolas Jackson – 5**
Had a difficult time during his 52 minutes on the pitch. Seemed to pick up a knock, which may have contributed to his early substitution.

**Substitutes:**

**Pedro Neto (on for Sancho, 52′) – 8**
Made an immediate impact with a goal shortly after coming on. A promising performance that he’ll hope to build on.

**Marc Guiu (on for Jackson, 52′) – 6**
Only his third Premier League appearance this season. Worked hard, as usual.

**Malo Gusto (on for James, 61′) – 6**
Came on with around 30 minutes remaining and performed decently.

**Christopher Nkunku (on for Madueke, 61′) – 6**
Played centrally, allowing Palmer to shift to the right. Showed some neat touches.

**Trevoh Chalobah (on for Palmer, 90′) – N/A**
Introduced in stoppage time.