Overview

• Chelsea won 5-1 at the London Stadium, overturning Lucas Paquetá’s early strike with five different scorers to hand West Ham a second heavy defeat after the 3-0 loss to Sunderland.
• Three of Chelsea’s goals came from corners, with West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen twice failing to deal with deliveries that led directly to the fourth and fifth.
• Cole Palmer withdrew in the warm-up with a groin issue, and 18-year-old Estêvão impressed on his first start by assisting Enzo Fernández for Chelsea’s third.
• Home fans booed at half-time and full-time, many departed early, and there were reports of a pitch invader and clashes with stewards near the dugout.
• Potter accepted responsibility and said he remains confident in his players, yet his position is under heavy scrutiny after a poor record and unresolved concerns over recruitment and defensive structure.