Chelsea edges West Ham 2-1, boosts top-four hopes

Chelsea secured a crucial 2-1 victory against West Ham, boosting their position to fourth in the Premier League. West Ham initially took the lead with a goal from Jarrod Bowen, capitalizing on a mistake by Levi Colwill. However, Chelsea responded in the second half with Pedro Neto equalizing before a deflected effort from Cole Palmer sealed the win. The match marked Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge as West Ham's manager, but he left disappointed as Chelsea extended their Champions League hopes. This match was particularly significant for Chelsea, as it was their first home league win after trailing at halftime since 2013, and it alleviated some pressure on manager Enzo Maresca amid transfer window distractions. Chelsea's victory comes as they aim to recover from a challenging period, having only two wins in their last eight matches.