Chelsea took a significant stride towards securing European football next season with a dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League. The attacking prowess of Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson, who netted twice, proved too much for West Ham to handle.
Palmer, 21, initiated the scoring in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball from a Noni Madueke cross to find the far corner past West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. This goal marked Palmer’s 21st league goal in his first season at Chelsea, highlighting his rapid rise.
The Londoners doubled their lead on the half-hour mark through captain Gallagher, who slotted home a loose ball after a tackle on Madueke left West Ham’s defense in disarray. Chelsea extended their lead further with Madueke adding his name to the scoresheet in the 36th minute, turning in a corner from close range.
Madueke switched from scorer to provider, assisting Jackson for Chelsea’s fourth goal just minutes after halftime. Jackson rounded off Chelsea’s scoring spree by netting his second goal of the match, latching onto a long pass from Moises Caicedo and staying onside after a VAR check.
This emphatic win saw Chelsea climb to seventh in the league standings, overtaking Manchester United and edging closer to Europa League qualification.
Brighton Snaps Winless Streak with Victory over Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion ended a six-match winless streak in the Premier League, clinching a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa. The crucial goal came late in the game, with Joao Pedro netting the winner in the 87th minute.
Throughout the match, Simon Adingra was a constant threat for Brighton, and his run into the box in the second half drew a foul from Villa’s Ezri Konsa, earning the hosts a penalty. Although Villa’s stand-in goalkeeper Robin Olsen initially saved Pedro’s spot-kick, the Brazilian followed up to head home the rebound, marking his 20th goal in all competitions this season.
With this win, Brighton climbed to 11th place with 47 points, while Aston Villa remains in fourth place with 67 points, still in the hunt for Champions League qualification but awaiting a slip from fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
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