Chelsea unleashed full firepower with five different scorers; Pedro contributed two assists and one goal as they came from behind to win 5-1 away at West Ham for their first victory.

At 3 AM on August 23rd Beijing time, the second round of the Premier League saw West Ham United host Chelsea.

In the first half, Paqueta struck quickly in the 6th minute with a stunning long-range goal to break the deadlock. Cucurella assisted João Pedro's header to equalize swiftly, then João Pedro set up Neto for a close-range finish to take the lead. New signing Esteban provided the assist for Enzo’s goal, putting Chelsea ahead 3-1 at halftime. In the second half, Caicedo and Chalobah both scored from corners. With a heavy deficit at home, many West Ham fans left the stadium early in the 59th minute.

In the end, Chelsea dominated with a 5-1 away victory over West Ham United, securing their first Premier League win of the season, while West Ham suffered their second consecutive defeat.

West Ham United vs Chelsea, Potter deployed a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Bowen and Pukki forming the strike partnership, supported by Paqueta behind them. Wan-Bissaka, Prowse, Soucek, and Diouf made up the midfield four, while Todibo, Kilman, and Agard formed the back three, with Hermansson in goal. The starting lineup’s total market value was €229 million. ; Maresca lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, fielding two new forwards from the start. DelaP pushed forward with João Pedro just behind, flanked by Neto and Esteban on the wings. Enzo and Caicedo operated as double defensive midfielders, while Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, and Gusto formed the back four, with Sanchez guarding the goal. The starting eleven’s combined value was €500 million.

In this match, West Ham took the lead at home with Paqueta’s magnificent long-range strike, but then Chelsea dominated the game, scoring through five different players, showing their full attacking strength. New signing João Pedro excelled in the second striker role, contributing two assists and one goal, directly involved in three goals. Neto, Enzo, Caicedo, and Chalobah also found the net. Chelsea’s 5-1 away win marked their first Premier League victory of the new season, demonstrating powerful offensive capabilities. West Ham suffered their second straight loss amid continuous fan protests, with Potter struggling to lead the Hammers, making his dismissal increasingly likely.

Throughout the match, West Ham held 40% possession. Both teams registered 12 shots each, but Chelsea had 7 shots on target, three more than West Ham. Chelsea was efficient, scoring 5 goals from 7 shots on target.