Chelsea Vs West Ham

West Ham's Masuaku Stuns Chelsea with Late Winner

Late Goal Ends Chelsea's Unblemished Run

The Premier League leaders, Chelsea, suffered only their second defeat of the 2021/22 season as they fell to a 2-1 loss against West Ham United. The match, played at the London Stadium, saw the Hammers snatch a dramatic victory with a goal in injury time.

Lineups and Stats

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel fielded a strong lineup, with Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz leading the attack. However, it was West Ham who took an early lead through Nayef Aguerd's header in the 27th minute. Chelsea responded with an equalizer from Thiago Silva just before halftime, but the Hammers regained the advantage in the 82nd minute through Tomas Soucek's deflected shot.

Live Blog

For live updates and commentary during the match, please visit the official website of West Ham United.

Conclusion

West Ham's late winner came as a shock to many, as Chelsea had been in dominant form throughout the season. The defeat serves as a reminder that even the best teams can be vulnerable to upsets, while West Ham's victory gives them a much-needed boost in their pursuit of European qualification.