I have said this a lot of times that I don’t want to play with him but the head coach wouldn’t listen to me. He almost cost us that match against West Ham” – This is according to Cole Palmer as he criticizes one of his teammates that registered less passes than Robert Sanchez and 1/10 in the match against West Ham

Chelsea came from behind to secure a vital three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a misplaced pass from Levi Colwill, putting the visitors ahead just before halftime. The Blues went into the break trailing, but Pedro Neto, introduced as a substitute, equalized early in the second half. Neto pounced on a blocked effort from Enzo Fernandez, slotting home from close range.

Shortly after, Chelsea took the lead when Cole Palmer’s shot deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka, looping over Alphonse Areola and into the net. Despite not being at their best, the Blues managed to secure a crucial win against their London rivals. Below, Bobby Vincent assesses the performances of the Chelsea players in the match.

**Filip Jorgensen – 6**
Had some shaky moments but performed adequately overall.

**Reece James – 6**
Delivered some excellent crosses, but his teammates failed to capitalize. Substituted before the hour mark.

**Tosin Adarabioyo – 7**
Put in a solid performance, attempting progressive passes that stood out compared to some of his teammates. Made a crucial block in the 94th minute to deny Mohammed Kudus. Impressive.

**Levi Colwill – 3**
Costly error in the 42nd minute, gifting Bowen the chance to score. Struggled against Kudus throughout the match.

**Moises Caicedo – 5**
Frustrated fans with frequent fouls. Managed a few interceptions but fell short of his usual standards.

**Enzo Fernandez – 6**
Showed initiative in attack, attempting to create chances when others played it safe.

**Noni Madueke – 5**
Substituted shortly after the hour mark. Failed to build on his recent goal-scoring form.

**Cole Palmer – 7**
Quiet for much of the game but made a decisive contribution with his deflected shot, which ultimately secured the win.

**Jadon Sancho – 5**
Struggled to make an impact and was substituted after 52 minutes.

**Nicolas Jackson – 5**
Had a difficult outing and was replaced before the hour mark, possibly due to an injury.

**Substitutes**

**Pedro Neto (on for Sancho, 52′) – 8**
Made an immediate impact with his goal. A promising performance that he’ll hope to build on.

**Marc Guiu (on for Jackson, 52′) – 6**
Only his third Premier League appearance this season. Worked hard as usual.

**Malo Gusto (on for James, 61′) – 6**
Came on with around 30 minutes remaining and performed steadily.

**Christopher Nkunku (on for Madueke, 61′) – 6**
Played centrally, allowing Palmer to shift to the right. Showed some neat touches.

**Trevoh Chalobah (on for Palmer, 90′) – N/A**
Introduced during stoppage time.
Chelsea’s comeback highlights their growing resilience, especially against tough London rivals like West Ham. Pedro Neto’s introduction was clearly a turning point, as his energy and opportunism immediately lifted the team. Cole Palmer, while quiet for much of the game, delivered when it mattered most, albeit with a slice of luck.

Levi Colwill’s mistake proved costly, but it’s notable how the team rallied to overcome the deficit. The substitution decisions by Mauricio Pochettino also seemed to play a critical role, especially the introduction of Neto and Nkunku. Chelsea’s ability to grind out results, even when not at their best, could be vital as the season progresses.

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