Own Goal from Wan-Bissaka Hands Chelsea Victory Over West Ham
Chelsea emerged victorious against West Ham United thanks to a fortunate own goal by Aaron Wan-Bissaka of the Hammers.
The match saw a moment of misfortune for West Ham, as Wan-Bissaka's inadvertent deflection into his own net handed the Blues a crucial three points. With the win, Chelsea climbed to 4th place in the Premier League standings, while West Ham remained in a precarious 15th position, just above the relegation zone.
2024-25, England - Premier League
Chelsea - West Ham 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: Bowen, 42 (0:1); Pedro Neto, 64 (1:1); Wan-Bissaka, 74 (own goal) (2:1)
Chelsea: Jörgensen F.; Adarabioyo; Colwill; James R. (Gusto, 61); Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Madueke (Nkunku, 61); Palmer Co. (Chalobah, 90); Caicedo M.; Jackson N. (Guiu Marc, 52); Sancho (Pedro Neto, 52)
Bench: Sanchez Ro.; Acheampong J. K.; Dewsbury-Hall; George
Yellow Cards: James R. 57; Fernandez E. 67; Palmer Co. 68
West Ham: Areola; Cresswell (Luis Guilherme, 87); Coufal (Mavropanos, 71); Kilman; Emerson Palmieri (Scarles, 71); Soler (Ings, 77); Soucek; Wan-Bissaka; Irving A. (Orford, 77); Kudus; Bowen
Bench: Fabianski; Foderingham; Casey K.; Rodríguez G.
Yellow Cards: Irving A. 76
