Chelsea vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Nicolas Jackson completes rout
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham: Nicolas Jackson scored twice after first-half goals from Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke
Chelsea boosted their chances of European football next season, thumping West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, with two, all getting on the scoresheet.
The 21-year-old Palmer latched on to a loose ball after a Madueke cross in the 15th minute and shot into the far corner across West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. It was his 21st league goal in his first season for the club.
Captain Gallagher also took advantage of a loose ball in the area following a tackle on Madueke and lashed his chance home on the half hour with West Ham’s defence in disarray.
Madueke turned from provider to scorer, and back, either side of halftime. He poked home from close range in the 36th minute following a corner and teed up Jackson for Chelsea’s fourth in the 48th.
Jackson scored his second 10 minutes from time after latching on to a deep pass from Moises Caicedo and staying just onside according to a VAR check.
The result raised Chelsea to seventh in the table overtaking Manchester United, who play on Monday, and putting them within striking range of qualification for the Europa League.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
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Another wave of Chelsea attacks comes. Madueke shifts the ball onto his right foot, but it was a timid effort and Areola claims the ball.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 West Ham (Gallagher 29’)
Chelsea double their lead on the half-hour mark!
And it’s a very popular goalscorer at Stamford Bridge as Conor Gallagher arrives to lash in.
The Chelsea fans unveiled a banner in tribute to Gallagher on Thursday night and that’s their reward.
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Palmer tries an effort from distance. He is the difference maker so far but he hasn't been overly involved and this shot floats over the bar.
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A rapid counter-attack is led by Madueke for Chelsea. He runs into space and plays Jackson through who, from a tight angle, forces Areola into a save.
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Gallagher gets the ball taken off him by Antonio and the forward quickly gets bundled into by Gallagher. He has done that twice now and could be close to a booking.
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Jackson has his first effort, although it was a challenging effort. The cross was just too high for him and the ball glanced off his head with little aim.
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