Chelsea pull clear at London Stadium

Chelsea beat West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium to highlight depth and attacking threat.

Four winners and three losers from Chelsea's demolition of West Ham include Liam Delap

Chelsea travelled to the London Stadium and dominated West Ham in a 5-1 win that showcased depth and pace in attack. Cole Palmer was absent after feeling something in the warm up, yet Joao Pedro took the lead role with a goal and two assists. Estevao Willian impressed on his first Premier League start, while Liam Delap led the line and worked the hold up play well.

Wesley Fofana came on for his first Chelsea appearance since March, and the defence looked steadier as the game wore on. The result continued Chelsea's fine away form and leaves Maresca's side to host Fulham before the international break.

The result underlines Chelsea's growing squad depth under Enzo Maresca. Pedro's adaptation, Willian's impact and Delap's hold up play give Maresca multiple attacking options. The team showed a flexible approach that can help avoid dips in form through rotation.

There are caveats. Sanchez's performance in goal may prompt questions if the team continues to rely on him; while Fofana's return adds solidity, fitness remains a concern. The upcoming international break will test whether the depth can sustain quality over a longer spell and could influence transfer plans at keeper.

Highlights

The break will test how far this Chelsea side can go