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PL: Chelsea Crush West Ham 5-1 In Dominant Derby Display
West Ham United: Chelsea stormed to a thumping 5-1 win over West Ham United at London Stadium, registering their first victory of the 2025/26 Premier League season and turning up the heat on former Blues boss Graham Potter.
Chelsea, who lost Cole Palmer to injury during the warm-up, showed no signs of missing their talisman. Joao Pedro, shifted into a central attacking role, was the standout performer with a goal and two assists, while Neto and Estevao impressed in a fluid front line.
The hosts made a dream start when Lucas Paqueta fired in a stunning sixth-minute strike, but Joao Pedro led a relentless Chelsea response. The Brazilian headed in an equaliser from close range before teeing up Pedro Neto for a smart finish, turning the match around inside 23 minutes.
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