Fernández gets 7.5, Garnacho with 6 | Chelsea players qualify in narrow win against West Ham United

Fernández gets 7.5, Garnacho with 6 | Chelsea players qualify in narrow win against West Ham United
Fernández gets 7.5, Garnacho with 6 | Chelsea players qualify in narrow win against West Ham United

Chelsea hosted West Ham United at Stamford Bridge today as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues had a slow start to the match and conceded the first goal in the seventh minute when Jarrod Bowen found the back of the net. Crysencio Summerville doubled his team’s lead in the 36th minute as Liam Rosenior’s men went into the break 2-0 down.

Joao Pedro scored a goal for the hosts in the 57th minute before Marc Cucurella equalized for the Blues in the 70th minute. Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal in injury time. Jean-Clair Todibo was sent off by the referee shortly afterwards as the match ended with Chelsea claiming a narrow 3-2 victory at Stamford Bridge.

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Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player fared during the clash against the Hammers.

Sanchez made some solid saves on defense, but conceded twice tonight.

RB: Bad Taste – 6/10

Made a crucial clearance inside his half and fashioned some decent chances in the final third.

CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10

Chalobah fulfilled his defensive responsibilities well and was orderly in his passing.

CB: Benoit Badiashile – 6.5/10

He did his fair share on defense and had a strong presence in the air.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Cole Palmer of Chelsea talks to his teammates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

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LI: Jorell Hato – 6.5/10

He caught attention at times in the first half and was substituted at half-time.

CM: Enzo Fernández – 7.5/10

Fernández had a positive impact on both sides of the field. He did well to score the winning goal in injury time.

CM: Moisés Caicedo – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and had no qualms about shooting at goal.

OR: Jamie Gittens – 6/10

Gittens had a slow start to the game and was replaced in the 25th minute.

CAM: Cole Palmer – 6/10

He had no qualms about shooting at goal, but he didn’t get his name on the scoresheet.

LB: Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10

Garnacho had a good chance in the final third and was substituted in the 45th minute.

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ST: Liam Delap – 7/10

He was a real problem for the opposing defenders, but today he failed to score a goal.

Substitutes:

OR: Pedro Neto – 7/10

Caused some problems for his scoreboard.

CB: Wesley Fofana – 7.5/10

He did his fair share on defense and received an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Joao Pedro – 7.5/10

Pedro managed to score and create a goal in the second half.

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