Chelsea 2 – 1 West Ham United
Enzo Maresca’s side came from behind in the second half to secure a crucial win.
Chelsea, who had won just once in their previous seven league matches, went into halftime trailing, feeling the pressure. However, they responded strongly in the second half, overcoming West Ham United. For head coach Enzo Maresca, this victory is invaluable in the race for a top-four finish.
On Monday night at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a 2-1 win.
West Ham took the lead before halftime through captain Jarrod Bowen. In the second half, substitute Pedro Neto equalized before an own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for Chelsea.
This was only Chelsea’s second victory in their last eight Premier League matches. Given the fierce competition for a top-four spot, Maresca emphasized the significance of this result.
“This is a huge win. It was a very tough game, especially from a mental perspective. When teams come here and sit deep in defense, it’s never easy. That’s when patience is key. There’s no space, you have to move the ball and wait for the right moment.”
“In the second half, we turned things around, and overall, we deserved the win. They were waiting for us to make mistakes, but we had to stay focused.”
Maresca made five changes in the second half, with Pedro Neto—who replaced Jadon Sancho—having the biggest impact. While many praised the coach’s tactical adjustments, Maresca believes the players deserve the credit.
“The credit always belongs to the players, not the manager. The decisions we make during a game are based on what we feel at the moment. I believe we still need to improve in creating chances and being more effective inside the opponent’s box.”
After 24 matches, Chelsea sit fourth in the table with 43 points, two points ahead of defending champions Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Maresca remains optimistic about finishing in the top four.
“Playing these kinds of matches in February and being in the position we are now is an important step in our progress. It has been a great week in terms of results, and today’s win makes it even better.”Chelsea 2 – 1 West Ham United
Enzo Maresca’s side came from behind in the second half to secure a crucial win.
Chelsea, who had won just once in their previous seven league matches, went into halftime trailing, feeling the pressure. However, they responded strongly in the second half, overcoming West Ham United. For head coach Enzo Maresca, this victory is invaluable in the race for a top-four finish.
On Monday night at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a 2-1 win.
West Ham took the lead before halftime through captain Jarrod Bowen. In the second half, substitute Pedro Neto equalized before an own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for Chelsea.
This was only Chelsea’s second victory in their last eight Premier League matches. Given the fierce competition for a top-four spot, Maresca emphasized the significance of this result.
“This is a huge win. It was a very tough game, especially from a mental perspective. When teams come here and sit deep in defense, it’s never easy. That’s when patience is key. There’s no space, you have to move the ball and wait for the right moment.”
“In the second half, we turned things around, and overall, we deserved the win. They were waiting for us to make mistakes, but we had to stay focused.”
Maresca made five changes in the second half, with Pedro Neto—who replaced Jadon Sancho—having the biggest impact. While many praised the coach’s tactical adjustments, Maresca believes the players deserve the credit.
“The credit always belongs to the players, not the manager. The decisions we make during a game are based on what we feel at the moment. I believe we still need to improve in creating chances and being more effective inside the opponent’s box.”
After 24 matches, Chelsea sit fourth in the table with 43 points, two points ahead of defending champions Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Maresca remains optimistic about finishing in the top four.
“Playing these kinds of matches in February and being in the position we are now is an important step in our progress. It has been a great week in terms of results, and today’s win makes it even better.”
