On Sunday, May 5, 2024, Chelsea defeated West Ham 5-0 in their Premier League match.
From the beginning to the end of the Stamford Bridge contest, the home team was in complete control.
With the gifted Mohammed Kudus of Ghana starting for them, West Ham was behind early on as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scored the first goal in the fifteenth minute.
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Conor Gallagher doubled the advantage before the half-hour mark, continuing the scoring. By halftime, Noni Madueke had added a third, leaving West Ham reeling.
Kudus and his colleagues saw no letup in the second half as Nicolas Jackson scored twice to give Chelsea a commanding lead.
With the victory, Chelsea maintains their hopes of qualifying for Europe by moving up to seventh place, ahead of Manchester United.
Throughout the game, West Ham’s lack of attacking threat and defensive errors were clear, making their performance a far cry from their expectations. The team, which is still trying to establish its rhythm in the league, is under more pressure after the loss.
Mohammed Kudus put on an amazing individual display in spite of the team’s dismal performance. He became the first player in the English Premier League this season to complete 13 successful dribbles during the match against Chelsea.
Kudus, who is 23 years old and in his first season, has made 31 appearances for West Ham United and has seven goals and five assists. He is now an important member of the London team because to his great performances.
