Chelsea cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium in a dominant display that showcased their attacking prowess. Nicolas Jackson’s first-half brace set the tone for the match, with Cole Palmer adding a third after the break. Here’s how the Chelsea players rated on this impressive derby day.
Chelsea Player Ratings vs West Ham
Robert Sanchez – 6
The Spanish keeper kept his second consecutive clean sheet. Made a sharp save to deny Jarrod Bowen early on, but had little to do beyond that.
Wesley Fofana – 5
Fofana was lucky to escape a penalty call after tugging at Summerville. He received a booking later for the same player, highlighting ongoing concerns about his performance at right-back.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 6
Stepped in solidly when needed, displaying calmness in defense. His contribution helped stabilize the backline.
Levi Colwill – 7
Colwill was the standout in defense, making several crucial clearances and consistently reading the game well. His composure was vital in maintaining Chelsea’s lead.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Showed good versatility by inverting into midfield effectively. However, he was booked for a cynical foul that disrupted West Ham’s counter-attack.
Enzo Fernandez – 6
Returned from illness to put in a steady performance. Enjoyed a comfortable afternoon in a well-managed midfield.
Moises Caicedo – 7
Caicedo was instrumental, particularly with his brilliant pass for Jackson’s second goal. His vision and awareness were key in breaking down West Ham’s defense.
Noni Madueke – 6
Had a couple of moments where he looked dangerous, including a shot just wide. However, Chelsea’s attack was more balanced without being overly reliant on him.
Cole Palmer – 8
Palmer had a bright outing, taking his goal well to seal the victory. He was active throughout the game and seemed frustrated to be substituted, indicating he wanted more chances.
Jadon Sancho – 6
Sancho made his first start for Chelsea and continued to show promise, contributing two assists in his first two games. He still needs to find his rhythm but is heading in the right direction.
Nicolas Jackson – 9
A clinical performance from Jackson, who took both of his goals with precision. His ability to release the ball perfectly for Palmer’s goal capped off a fantastic display.
Substitutes
Axel Disasi (for Fofana 57’) – 6
Came on to shore up the defense and did his job well without any major incidents.
Pedro Neto (for Sancho 57’) – 6
Looked lively and posed a threat, although he may be itching for more consistent starting opportunities.
Christopher Nkunku (for Jackson 64’) – 6
Came close to scoring but was denied by a superb save from Areola. He showed promise in his brief appearance.
Joao Felix (for Palmer 64’) – 6
Added fresh energy to the attack, contributing to Chelsea’s continued dominance.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (for Fernandez 84’) – N/A
Had too little time to make an impact on the match.
