Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Nicolas Jackson completes rout
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham: Nicolas Jackson scored twice after first-half goals from Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke
Chelsea boosted their chances of European football next season, thumping West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, with two, all getting on the scoresheet.
The 21-year-old Palmer latched on to a loose ball after a Madueke cross in the 15th minute and shot into the far corner across West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. It was his 21st league goal in his first season for the club.
Captain Gallagher also took advantage of a loose ball in the area following a tackle on Madueke and lashed his chance home on the half hour with West Ham’s defence in disarray.
Madueke turned from provider to scorer, and back, either side of halftime. He poked home from close range in the 36th minute following a corner and teed up Jackson for Chelsea’s fourth in the 48th.
Jackson scored his second 10 minutes from time after latching on to a deep pass from Moises Caicedo and staying just onside according to a VAR check.
The result raised Chelsea to seventh in the table overtaking Manchester United, who play on Monday, and putting them within striking range of qualification for the Europa League.
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What a half from Chelsea! Three goals up and it could have been a lot more. Palmer opened the scoring by latching onto a loose ball to fire past Areola, and then Gallagher doubled the lead with a fierce volley. Bowen hit the crossbar twice from corners but Chelsea have been by far the better team and added a third through Madueke's header. Moyes needs to change something drastically because Gallagher had another chance to score but hit the crossbar from close range, and Chelsea storm into a great lead.
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Palmer steps up to take it and hits it straight into the wall. Not his best effort.
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West Ham hit the crossbar! It just isn't their day today. Chelsea made a mess of clearing the corner and Bowen cannons the woodwork. A let off for Chelsea.
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Gallagher gives away another free kick this time on Bowen. He has been all over the place, he could have had three goals and probably three yellow cards. He has one goal and zero yellow cards for now.
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Gallagher has just had two great chances in a matter of minutes. He hits the crossbar from close range and then on the second attempt takes to long and gets tackled. West Ham survive but half-time needs to come quickly for Moyes.
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