Overview

• Five different Chelsea players scored as João Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah found the net at the London Stadium.
• West Ham struck first through a sixth‑minute long‑range effort by Lucas Paquetá before Chelsea overran the hosts.
• Three Chelsea goals came from corners and West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was at fault on two, compounding the home side's defensive issues.
• Eighteen-year-old Estêvão delivered a standout full debut with a key assist after Cole Palmer was withdrawn during the warm-up with an injury.
• Sections of home supporters left early and pressure grew on Potter, while Edson Álvarez was absent after agreeing a loan to Fenerbahçe with a €22 million purchase option, according to reports.