Chelsea Defeats West Ham 3-0, Moves to Second

Chelsea secured a decisive 3-0 victory over West Ham United, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice in the first 18 minutes and setting up Cole Palmer for the third goal shortly after halftime. This result marks West Ham's third consecutive home defeat under new manager Julen Lopetegui, who acknowledged the fans' frustration and called for improvements. Chelsea's performance, characterized by quick and effective counterattacks, pushed them into second place in the Premier League. Despite a strong penalty appeal by West Ham being dismissed by VAR, the Hammers failed to capitalize on their chances. Chelsea's Enzo Maresca seems to be successfully integrating his squad, as evidenced by their strong away record this season. Jackson's brace emulated club legend Didier Drogba, further solidifying his position despite previous criticisms.