Chelsea staged an incredible comeback to beat West Ham 3-2 in a thrilling London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues trailed 2-0 at halftime, courtesy of Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville’s goals, but rallied in the second half to snatch victory.
Liam Rosenior’s side made seven changes after their midweek win over Napoli, but the reshuffle didn’t quite work out as planned.
Chelsea looked disjointed, and West Ham capitalized on the mistakes.
Bowen’s seventh-minute goal was followed by Summerville’s strike just before halftime, leaving Chelsea fans jeering.
However, Rosenior’s halftime substitutions paid off in the second half.
Joao Pedro pulled one back, and Marc’s Cucurella headed home the equalizer.
The momentum shifted, and Chelsea pushed for the winner.
Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time strike sealed the comeback, sparking wild celebrations.
Fernandez’s winner was his first goal in 150 appearances for Chelsea, and it capped an unforgettable night for the Blues.
West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todiba was sent off for violent conduct in the dying seconds, adding to the drama.
Liam Rosenior’s impressive start as manager continues, with six wins from seven games.
He has already made a mark on the team, and this win will give them a confidence boost heading into the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Tuesday.
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