Nizaar Kinsella on Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
Chelsea made it two London derby wins in the space of a few days as they hammered West Ham 5-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Nicolas Jackson netting a brace. After easing past Tottenham on Thursday night, the Blues enjoyed an even more comfortable afternoon in west London this time, with victory effectively wrapped up inside the opening 45 minutes.
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00:00 There we have it folks, what a performance from Chelsea. They've beaten West Ham here 5-0 in a London derby.
00:06 It was a one-sided affair obviously, 5-0. There was never any peril about the results, there was never any doubt that Chelsea were going to win this.
00:14 West Ham were terrible, Chelsea were absolutely outstanding to be honest. It was a bit of both really.
00:21 Chelsea opened the score in early on, Cole Palmer tucking in a nice finish after some dodgy clearance really you'd say from Angelo Agbona
00:29 who was drafted in. Maybe when he wouldn't have played if everyone was fit at West Ham.
00:34 Chelsea had some injuries as well and really impressive, great character in this one.
00:40 The second goal coming a bit later on in the half from Connor Gallagher, great volley, Lampard-esque I thought.
00:46 Just arriving in the box first time after a second ball, smashing it home.
00:51 Tiago Silva's towering header then deflected in off Nani Maduike.
00:55 I don't think he knew much about it but the pressure told and it was 3-0 for four half times.
01:00 Jackson then in the second half added two goals, one straight after half time to show normal service resume.
01:07 Whatever David Moyes said at half time had little impact on his players and his position looks very precarious.
01:13 Chelsea breaking through, Maduike squaring it for Jackson to score from close range.
01:20 Jackson again breaking the offside trap, making it 5-0. Absolutely dominant performance from Chelsea.
01:26 What does it say about Mauricio Pochettino? His team have really clicked into gear late in the season.
01:32 There was also returns for Nkunku, Tiago Silva, Caldwell, Di Sarsi, also Malo Custo.
01:41 Many players back from injuries, Sterling at an unused sub as well.
01:44 It all looks better for Chelsea, it all looks rosy and now Chelsea are looking in a great position.
01:50 They're up to 7th, United have a game in hand but they're looking in a strong position
01:53 and with momentum behind them when they're chasing European football.
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