Chelsea crushes West Ham 5-1

Chelsea beat West Ham United 5-1 at the London Stadium, showing attacking depth and raising pressure on West Ham boss Graham Potter.

Chelsea Crush West Ham 5-1 at London Stadium

Chelsea burst to life with a 5-1 win at London Stadium after West Ham took an early lead when Lucas Paquetá found the net from outside the box. João Pedro answered with a towering header, and Pedro Neto finished a swift counter to put Chelsea ahead before the break. The decisive moment came when Estêvão delivered a precise assist for Enzo Fernández, sending Chelsea 3-1 up on the stroke of half time. In the second half Chelsea extended their advantage with goals from Moisés Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah, making it five for the visitors inside the opening hour. The night also carried a milestone for Estêvão, who became the youngest Chelsea player to assist a Premier League goal at 18 years and 120 days. West Ham briefly threatened a comeback, but the Chelsea defence held firm as the home side struggled to cope with the visitors pace and movement.

The result sheds light on Chelsea s growing squad depth under Enzo Maresca. A youngster like Estêvão stepping up in a high profile London derby signals a shift in how the club balances experience with youth. Chelsea s attacking fluidity was evident in the way goals came from different players, a sign of strategic flexibility. For Graham Potter the match reinforces the balancing act he faces as a manager under growing scrutiny. West Ham s goals conceded in their first two league games mark a worrying trend that could widen the gloom around the club if not checked soon. The game also highlights how crowd mood can swing quickly in a tight season with strong expectations from fans and players alike. The next fixtures will be telling as both sides chart their paths under pressure and aim to avoid a negative momentum.

Highlights

The league pace does not stand still and both clubs know what comes next.