Chelsea Dramatically Comeback to Beat West Ham 3-2

Match Highlights

Chelsea and West Ham United faced off in a thrilling Premier League London derby on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The match ended with a dramatic 3-2 victory for Chelsea, who came from two goals down to secure the win.

Team News and Lineups

Chelsea had several players unavailable due to injuries, including Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Mykhailo Mudryk. Cole Palmer, who had been questionable, was confirmed to be fully fit and available for the match.

Post-Match Analysis

The win moved Chelsea back into the top four of the Premier League, with 40 points, just ahead of Manchester United. West Ham United's defender, Jean-Clair Todibo, was sent off in the 11th minute of injury time.

• Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto (James 81), Chalobah, Badiashile (Fofana HT), Hato (Cucurella HT); Caicedo, Enzo; Garnacho (Joao Pedro HT), Palmer, Gittens (Neto 26); Delap
• West Ham United: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf (Scarles 81), Fernandes, Soucek, Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos (Wilson 76), Pablo (Kilman 67)