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West Ham United v Chelsea live – Premier League latest as Nicolas Jackson double and Cole Palmer strike sees slick visitors move second top of table

Premier League / Matchday 5
London Stadium / 21.09.2024
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Desmond Kane

Updated 21/09/2024 at 13:42 GMT


14:37
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14:33
PALMER AND JACKSON REACT TO CHELSEA VICTORY
The Chelsea goalscorers were happy with a solid day's work at West Ham in their 3-0 derby win.
"Everyone knows he's a top player, and he will just get better and better," said Cole Palmer about Jackon's brilliant double.
"The most important thing is for the team to win," said Jackson.
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THERE GOES THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE!
Almost a late fourth for the visitors with João Félix seeing a shot whistle wide, but it has been a good day for Chelsea, who are second top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal and Newcastle. A dominant victory today.
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FOUR MINUTES ADDED TO THIS MISMATCH
There are more empty seats than home fans left in the ground.A long day, and the West Ham faithful seen enough long ago. Soler has picked up a yellow card on Cucurella. Seven bookings today.
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87'
COLE IS WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD
Cole Palmer continues to pile up the plaudits and points in a Chelsea shirt. A player of genuine Premier League finishing class.
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VIDEO: PALMER SEALS THE DEAL FOR CHELSEA
Seems like some time ago now, but West Ham fans have been forced to suffer throughout this match. Palmer's finish illustrating the gap between the sides.
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WEST HAM FANS DEPART THE GROUND
London Stadium is suddenly full of empty spaces as Chelsea opt for another late change with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on for Enzo Fernández.
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THIS GAME WAS OVER LONG AGO
But still time for another booking as Michail Antonio earns a yellow card for a frustrated late tackle on Moisés Caicedo.
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MORE ACTION TAKEN BY THE REFEREE
Kilman with a late challenge on Joao Felix, who takes a tumble. Referee Samuel Barrott gets the book out.
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WEST HAM ALMOST SHIP A FOURTH
Christopher Nkunku this time with a header at the West Ham goal, but lacked direction and Areola on hand to make the stop. A few home fans have seen enough as they head for the exit doors.
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IRVING TRIES TO MAKE INSTANT IMPACT
Only on the grass for a few minutes when he unloads a shot at goal, but Sanchez is again up to the task in making the stop for Chelsea.
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HAMMERS MAKE FURTHER ALTERATIONS
Has been a grim day for the home fans with two more changes. Aaron Cresswell replaces Emerson and Andy Irving is on for Lucas Paquetá.
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YELLOW CARD IS DOLED OUT
Marc Cucurella with a cynical late tackle on Kudus. Poor challenge really. It remains 3-0 to Chelsea.
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CHELSEA FINDING SO MUCH TIME AND SPACE
West Ham seem to be chasing shadows whenever Chelsea inject key moments of pace with João Félix clipping a volley the wrong side of goal by a yard or two.
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MORE CHANGES MADE AT LONDON STADIUM
João Félix replaces Cole Palmer with Christopher Nkunku given the nod to take over from Nicolas Jackson. Nice position to be in.
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65'
WEST HAM DEFENCE AGAIN CUT UP
Visitors enjoying so much time and space on the counter attack as Noni Madueke races through on goal, but his finish is repelled by Areola. Should have looked to pass surely.
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WHEN DID CHELSEA LAST SCORE THREE IN LEAGUE AT WEST HAM?
That was back in November 2013 when Jose Mourinho's men coasted to a 3-0 victory at Upton Park. Could yet be more coming up.
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A THRILLER CELEBRATION FROM JACKSON
And it has been a bit of a ghoulish experience for West Ham and their suffering fans so far this afternoon.
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WEST HAM WORK CHELSEA GOALKEEPER
Carlos Soler got plenty of venom behind that shot, but straight into the arms of Sanchez after some more bright work by Kudus.
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CHELSEA OPT TO SHUFFLE THE PACK
Pedro Neto is on for Jadon Sancho as Axel Disasi takes over from Wesley Fofana.
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