Chelsea host West Ham in the Premier League as Mauricio Pochettino’s side look to keep their hopes of Europe this season alive.
The Blues were impressive as they beat Tottenham 2-0 on Thursday night but Pochettino’s side have been inconsistent this season and the manager warned his team that they must replicate their midweek performance against David Moyes’s side.
West Ham are also still within a shot of qualifying for Europe for a fourth season in a row, but they will likely have to win at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, who have won six of their last seven at Stamford Bridge, would go above Manchester United with three points today.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Yellow Card Angelo Obinze Ogbonna
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Another wave of Chelsea attacks comes. Madueke shifts the ball onto his right foot, but it was a timid effort and Areola claims the ball.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 West Ham (Gallagher 29’)
Chelsea double their lead on the half-hour mark!
And it’s a very popular goalscorer at Stamford Bridge as Conor Gallagher arrives to lash in.
The Chelsea fans unveiled a banner in tribute to Gallagher on Thursday night and that’s their reward.
Jamie Braidwood5 May 2024 14:33
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Goal Conor John Gallagher
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Palmer tries an effort from distance. He is the difference maker so far but he hasn’t been overly involved and this shot floats over the bar.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
A rapid counter-attack is led by Madueke for Chelsea. He runs into space and plays Jackson through who, from a tight angle, forces Areola into a save.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Gallagher gets the ball taken off him by Antonio and the forward quickly gets bundled into by Gallagher. He has done that twice now and could be close to a booking.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Jackson has his first effort, although it was a challenging effort. The cross was just too high for him and the ball glanced off his head with little aim.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Madueke has a shot from the edge of the box and it is deflected for a corner, and Areola is forced to save a close-range header from Chalobah.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 West Ham (Palmer 15’)
Cole Palmer’s 21st Premier League goal of the season and 30th goal involvement.
He also matches the Chelsea record for most home goals in a Premier League seaosn, matching the 16 scored by Didier Drogba in 2006/07 and Frank Lampard in 2009/10.
Jamie Braidwood5 May 2024 14:20