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Chelsea fight back to beat West Ham and return to the top four

Chelsea climbed to fourth place in the Premier League after a comeback win over West Ham on Graham Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge. West Ham led at halftime through Jarrod Bowen, who capitalized on a Levi Colwill error to score on his return from injury. However, Pedro Neto equalized in the second half before Cole Palmer’s deflected cross off Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for Chelsea.

With this victory, Chelsea now have 43 points, two ahead of Manchester City and Newcastle, while West Ham remain 15th with 27 points.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, speaking to Sky Sports

“We trust the VAR, the technology is there for a reason. We didn’t get the decision [for their equaliser] and we had to react better than we did. It was 1-1 and we had to do better than we did. The crowd are really good here when they get behind the team and it gave them a lift. Little things went against us but I think we have 12 days before the next game, Brentford at home.”

Hammers’ Struggles at Stamford Bridge Continue

West Ham’s poor record at Chelsea persists, with just one win in their last 19 Premier League away games (D4, L14). They have now lost five straight matches at Stamford Bridge since their 1-0 victory in November 2019.

Marc Cucurella on Chelsea’s Win

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella told Sky Sports the victory was crucial, highlighting the team’s character and confidence. He stressed Chelsea’s winning mentality, their resilience after a first-half mistake, and the squad’s unity, saying, “We played today like a team, like a family.”

Villa sign Asensio on loan from PSG

Aston Villa have signed Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the season’s end. The three-time Champions League winner is Villa’s fourth winter signing. Villa will cover his wages but cannot make the move permanent. Asensio scored seven goals in 47 appearances for PSG since joining in 2023 and was part of Spain’s Nations League-winning squad.

Chelsea vs Westham London Derby

Chelsea face West Ham in an English Premier League London Derby under the Stamford Bridge lights, aiming to extend their unbeaten home run to four games. Sitting sixth, the Blues seek a second league double this season and a fifth consecutive home win over the Hammers. West Ham’s new coach, Graham Potter, faces his former club for the first time since leaving Chelsea.

Crystal Palace reject Tottenham’s £70m bid for defender Marc Guehi.

Crystal Palace have rejected a £70m bid from Tottenham for defender Marc Guehi. The England international, with 18 months remaining on his contract, has made 23 Premier League appearances this season, scoring three goals. Despite interest from Chelsea and Newcastle in the past, Palace are unlikely to accept a bid in this window. Palace are left with just three fit centre-backs after key injuries and Chalobah’s recall by Chelsea.