Chelsea cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge, bolstering their quest for European football next season.
According to a report by Flashscore, the match witnessed a stellar performance from Cole Palmer, who equaled the record for the most goals scored by a Chelsea player at Stamford Bridge in a single Premier League season, finding the net for the 16th time in front of the home crowd.
Under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea showcased their attacking potency, having netted an impressive 24 goals in their last seven home games at Stamford Bridge. The Blues wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Palmer breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute with a clinical finish past West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
Despite a brief spell of pressure from West Ham, Chelsea remained firmly in control, doubling their advantage just before halftime through Conor Gallagher's well-taken volley. Thiago Silva extended Chelsea's lead to 3-0 with a header that found Noni Madueke, who nodded the ball over the line to put the game out of reach for the visitors.
Any hopes of a West Ham comeback were swiftly dashed early in the second half, as Nicolas Jackson capitalized on Madueke's assist to add a fourth goal for Chelsea. Despite West Ham's attempts to claw their way back into the game, their lack of efficiency in front of goal left supporters frustrated.
As the match progressed, Chelsea continued to dominate proceedings, with Jarrod Bowen's deflected strike hitting the crossbar for the third time before Jackson completed his brace to compound West Ham's misery. The emphatic victory sees Chelsea climb to seventh in the Premier League table, just two points behind sixth-placed Newcastle United, while West Ham's European ambitions hang by a thread, raising questions about the future of manager David Moyes at the club.
Elsewhere, Liverpool reignited their winning form with a commanding 4-2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur. Despite the visitors' spirited attempt at a comeback, the Reds showcased their dominance, maintaining their stronghold with just two defeats from 32 home Premier League clashes against Spurs.
From the outset, both teams displayed eagerness to seize control after recent setbacks. Despite early glimpses of promise for Spurs, their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed as Mohamed Salah rattled the crossbar and tested goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with Cristian Romero crucially denying Harvey Elliott's follow-up effort.
Salah, making a stellar return to the starting lineup, wasted no time in opening the scoring with a well-placed header from Cody Gakpo's delivery, despite Vicario's best efforts. Liverpool's ascendancy continued as Andrew Robertson capitalized on Salah's shot, slotting home the rebound to extend the lead.
The second half saw Liverpool's relentless onslaught persist, with Gakpo rising to the occasion, heading in his 15th goal of the season from Elliott's precise cross. Alisson Becker's heroics denied Tottenham's Brennan Johnson, while Elliott showcased his brilliance with a stunning curling effort into the top corner.
Despite a valiant effort from Richarlison, who pulled a goal back for Spurs before assisting Heung-min Son's strike, Liverpool held firm. Alisson's crucial save denied Richarlison a second, while Joe Gomez's clearance ensured the Reds emerged victorious.
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