Chelsea tops West Ham 3-1, enters top four

Chelsea secured a crucial victory against West Ham, coming from behind to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, a result that propelled them back into the top four of the Premier League. Manager Enzo Maresca praised his team's mental strength after they turned the game around, with Pedro Neto equalizing and Cole Palmer's effort deflected in for the winner. Despite a disappointing first half, where they conceded to Jarrod Bowen, Maresca's tactical changes in the second half proved pivotal. West Ham's captain Bowen acknowledged the team's potential for improvement under Graham Potter, despite the defeat, highlighting the positive signs following his return from injury. Chelsea's performance, while not stellar, demonstrated resilience, and the win is seen as a significant step forward in their season. Fans reacted positively to Maresca's proactive substitutions, signaling a potential turnaround in the team's fortunes.