Chelsea rally to beat West Ham 3–2 in Premier League thriller at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, moving into the Premier League’s top four with a strong late performance.

West Ham stunned the home fans early, taking the lead in the 7th minute through Jarrod Bowen, who finished confidently after a quick break to put the visitors ahead.

According to Sofascore.com, the Hammers doubled their advantage in the 36th minute when Crysencio Summerville capitalised on indecision in Chelsea’s defence to slot home, leaving Chelsea under pressure going into halftime.

Chelsea fought back after the interval with João Pedro opening the comeback in the 57th minute, finishing from close range to give the Blues hope.

Marc Cucurella then levelled in the 70th minute, converting a well-worked move and reigniting the Stamford Bridge crowd.

With the match poised at 2–2 deep into stoppage time, Enzo Fernández emerged as the hero, rifling home a decisive winner in the 92nd minute to seal an unforgettable comeback for Chelsea.

The win lifted Chelsea into fourth place in the Premier League standings, strengthening their push for European qualification as the season heads into its final weeks.

Contributed by Emmanuel Lungu

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