Chelsea demonstrated exceptional collaborative play to secure a convincing 5-1 victory over West Ham United in Week 2 of the Premier League. This win at the London Stadium earned Chelsea three crucial points. The club are also the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions from July 2025.
Despite the absence of key player Cole Palmer, who sustained a muscle injury during training before the match, Chelsea’s team showed no hesitation. Five different young players scored: Joa Pedro in the 15th minute, Pedro Neto in the 23rd, Enzo Fernandez in the 34th, Moises Caicedo in the 54th, and Trevoh Chalobah in the 58th minute. West Ham United’s only goal came from a Lucas Paqueta penalty six minutes after Chelsea’s final goal.
Following the match, Sky Sports analyst Jamie Redknapp praised Chelsea for their collective effort, highlighting their ability to perform effectively even without a player as crucial as Cole Palmer.
This victory marks Chelsea’s first three points of the new Premier League season, after they started with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The London club won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the US, with former US President Donald Trump reportedly joining their celebration.
