Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Nicolas Jackson completes rout
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham: Nicolas Jackson scored twice after first-half goals from Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke
Chelsea boosted their chances of European football next season, thumping West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, with two, all getting on the scoresheet.
The 21-year-old Palmer latched on to a loose ball after a Madueke cross in the 15th minute and shot into the far corner across West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. It was his 21st league goal in his first season for the club.
Captain Gallagher also took advantage of a loose ball in the area following a tackle on Madueke and lashed his chance home on the half hour with West Ham’s defence in disarray.
Madueke turned from provider to scorer, and back, either side of halftime. He poked home from close range in the 36th minute following a corner and teed up Jackson for Chelsea’s fourth in the 48th.
Jackson scored his second 10 minutes from time after latching on to a deep pass from Moises Caicedo and staying just onside according to a VAR check.
The result raised Chelsea to seventh in the table overtaking Manchester United, who play on Monday, and putting them within striking range of qualification for the Europa League.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
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Jackson races through and scores, but the flag is up. He is waving his finger and the replays make it look tight. It was a cool finish from the Senegalese forward, and there is a VAR check ongoing.
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Paqueta is sitting on the turf receiving treatment. It doesn't look like he will carry on and Chelsea also look to be making subs as well.
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Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Aaron William Cresswell
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Substitution Mykhailo Mudryk Christopher Alan Nkunku
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Madueke has had one of his best games in a Chelsea shirt. He has been a goal threat, direct but also so creative. He has forged five chances for his teammates this game, the highest he has achieved during his time at Chelsea.
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WOW! What a chance for Mudryk. The Ukrainian races onto Palmer's clipped-through ball but can't beat Areola. The Frenchman has been West Ham's best player and he ahs conceded four goals.
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Substitution Michail Gregory Antonio Daniel William John Ings
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Paqueta leaps highest to connect with the corner but can't direct his header and it goes flying wide. He did well to win it at the near post but missed the clinical touch.
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Areola has been so busy today and he denies Madueke again. The Englishman cuts in and tries to creep a shot into the near post but Areola is alert and denies him well.
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It is so easy for Chelsea now. Palmer sprays the ball to Madueke who charges at his defender before playing it back to Chelsea's top goal scorer. He couldn't add to his 21 goals as he hit a bobbling shot goalwards.
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