Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the new season as they lost to their London rivals, West Ham United by 3-1....CONTINUE READING
Despite conceding an early goal by Nayef Aguerd for the home side, Chelsea showed their resilience and fought back.
Carney Chukwuemeka’s impressive display on the field allowed the Blues to get back on level terms, as he skillfully maneuvered through players before finding the back of the net, leaving Alphonse Areola helpless.
Raheem Sterling, who has often faced criticism since his transfer from Manchester City, proved his mettle during the match.
His performance was pivotal in creating opportunities and causing headaches for David Moyes’s team. Sterling’s efforts even earned Chelsea a penalty, although Enzo’s faltering run-up resulted in a missed chance.
As the first half drew to a close, Chelsea’s dominance persisted, but West Ham managed to keep the score level.
In the second half, West Ham’s Michail Antonio showed his importance to the team, skillfully holding up the ball before netting a crucial goal beyond Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea gained a numerical advantage when Nayef Aguerd received a red card for a reckless tackle on Nicolas Jackson.
This prompted a tactical shift from David Moyes, who implemented a five-man defense to contain Chelsea’s offensive efforts.
The match ended with a 3-1 defeat for Chelsea, marking Pochettino’s first loss as manager….READFUL
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