Chelsea produced a scintillating attacking performance to thrash West Ham 5-0 and raise further questions about David Moyes’ future at the club.
This week, the Hammers opened talks with out-of-work Julen Lopetegui about taking over from Moyes when the Scot’s contract expires in June – and if he was looking for a show of support from his players at Stamford Bridge, it never materialised.
Rejuvenated Chelsea were rampant as they racked up a second convincing home win in three days, and five goals barely flattered them.
Cole Palmer notched a 21st league goal of the season when he powered home the first inside 15 minutes, with Conor Gallagher and star-man Noni Madueke wrapping up victory before half-time.
West Ham did hit the bar twice through Jarrod Bowen in the first half but were wretched defensively, and were caught out yet again two minutes into the second period when Madueke squared for Nicolas Jackson to add a fourth.
Jackson doubled his tally from yet another Chelsea break 10 minutes from time when a VAR check overruled an initial offside flag against the Senegal striker, in one final painful moment of a miserable afternoon for Moyes and West Ham, as they shipped five for the second time in three games.
More to follow…
What’s next?
Chelsea have three Premier League matches remaining. They travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday May 11, live on Sky Sports, kick-off 5.30pm. Then they visit Brighton on Wednesday May 15, kick-off 7.45pm, before finishing the season at home to Bournemouth on Sunday May 19, kick-off 4pm.
West Ham host Luton on May 11, kick-off 3pm, and before heading to title-chasing Manchester City on May 19, kick-off 4pm.
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