Chelsea secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on 3 February 2025, coming from behind to claim all three points in the Premier League clash, Softfootball reports.
Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead in the 42nd minute, finishing a well-worked move to give the visitors the lead. Chelsea responded in the second half, with Pedro Neto equalizing in the 64th minute with a precise finish to restore parity.
The decisive moment arrived ten minutes later when Aaron Wan-Bissaka inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Chelsea the advantage.
Chelsea dominated possession (68%) and created a higher number of attempts (21 shots, 3 on target) compared to West Ham (15 shots, 5 on target), showing control in midfield and attacking areas. Despite the dominance, the Blues had to stay alert defensively as West Ham remained a threat on the counter.
The win sees Chelsea continue their push up the Premier League table, demonstrating resilience and composure under pressure, while West Ham will reflect on missed chances that could have altered the result.
Chelsea now look ahead to upcoming fixtures with renewed confidence after this late comeback at Stamford Bridge.
