Evening Standard
·3 février 2025
Evening Standard
·3 février 2025
Graham Potter out to make statement against Blues
Chelsea can today reclaim a place in the Premier League’s top four when they host West Ham. A reasonably poor run of form has sent Enzo Maresca’s side down into sixth as things stand but the Blues could move at least level on points with Newcastle and Manchester City with a point against the Hammers. A win, however, would see them leapfrog both and move back into fourth.
Still, the Irons do appear to be building under former Blues boss Graham Potter, who is making his first return to Stamford Bridge since his sacking last year. If they can claim a victory against a Chelsea side who do appear to have stalled of late, it would be some statement of intent from Potter.
A London derby on the day of the transfer window deadline is likely to be packed with narrative. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Malik Ouzia and Dom Smith will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
Live updates
1 minute ago
HT: Bowen’s goal the difference so far!
4 minutes ago
45 mins: A brilliant save from Areola to deny Palmer’s fine free-kick.
6 minutes ago
That's an absolute gift for Jarrod Bowen, who scores on his return to the West Ham team and on his first appearance since December 29. Colwill never looked, fed Caicedo, or so he thought, and there was Bowen. The Hammers lead.
8 minutes ago
41 mins: GOAL!
Bowen gives the Hammers the lead! Dreadful back pass from Colwill, the England man latches onto it before firing past Jorgensen.
12 minutes ago
38 mins: Both teams canceling each other out. Kudus tries his luck with a half volley but Jorgensen collects.
19 minutes ago
30 mins: Madueke plays in Enzo Fernandez but the Argentine shoots wide.
20 minutes ago
29 mins: It did look as if Jackson was going off but he’s able to continue.
22 minutes ago
Not a moment’s hesitation from Enzo Maresca there - as soon as Jackson went down there he turned to Marc Guiu and not Christopher Nkunku.
20 minutes ago
27 mins: Blow for Chelsea as Jackson pulls up with what appears to be a hamstring injury.
25 minutes ago
You don’t get enough proper cult heroes these days but Andy Irving is right in that category, which is quite some going considering this is his first West Ham start.