Chelsea 3-2 West Ham: Blues’ crazy comeback is Hammers’ latest blow

Joao Pedro, Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez scored a goal each in Chelsea’s blistering 35-minute comeback to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

WATCH — Chelsea v West Ham full match replay

Chelsea were downright poor in the first half as they fell 2-0 behind after goals scored by Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville in the 7th and 36th minute. That prompted Liam Rosenior to make three changes at halftime, bringing on two of the three players that would eventually score to spark the comeback.

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Pedro headed home a cross from Wesley Fofana, the other halftime sub, in the 57th and Cucurella used his head as well to make it 2-2 in the 70th after a mad scramble of headers inside the six. All West Ham could do from there was try to hold on for a point, but it all fell apart in the stoppage time when Pedro picked out Fernandez for a tough finish near the penalty spot. Saturday marked the three-year anniversary of Fernandez signing for Chelsea.

The win puts Chelsea (40 points) up to 4th in the Premier League table (for the time being), while West Ham (20 points) remain 18th, in the relegation zone.

What’s next?

• Arsenal vs Chelsea — Tuesday, 3 pm ET (League Cup)
• Burnley vs West Ham — Saturday, 10 am ET
• Wolves vs Arsenal — Saturday, 10 am ET (next PL fixture)

Chelsea vs West Ham live updates - by Andy Edwards

Chelsea vs West Ham final score: 3-2

Goalscorers: Jarrod Bowen (7'), Crysencio Summerville (36'), Joao Pedro (57'), Marc Cucurella (70'), Enzo Fernandez (90'+2)

GOAL! Chelsea 3-2 West Ham: Fernandez turns home Pedro’s cross for the late winner (90'+2)

Fernandez lifts Chelsea 3-2 in front of West Ham

Absolute scenes at Stamford Bridge! Enzo Fernandez makes a late run inside the box and delivers Chelsea's third goal of the second half to complete the Blues' dramatic comeback against West Ham.

GOAL! Chelsea 2-2 West Ham: Cucurella cleans up a mad scramble of headers (70')

Cucurella brings Chelsea level with West Ham

Chelsea claw back to level terms as Marc Cucurella comes off the bench to head in his side's second goal of the second half to make it 2-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.

GOAL! Chelsea 1-2 West Ham: Pedro heads home to give Blues a jolt (57')

Pedro heads Chelsea within one of West Ham

It's game on at Stamford Bridge as Wesley Fofana darts forward and sends a perfectly-weighted cross to Joao Pedro, who heads the Blues on the board against West Ham.

GOAL! Chelsea 0-2 West Ham: Summerville smashes a first-time beauty past Sanchez (36')

Summerville drills West Ham 2-0 ahead of Chelsea

It's a dream start for West Ham as Crysencio Summerville blasts his first-time effort into the back of the net to double the Hammers' lead over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham: Bowen’s cross goes untouched and in past Sanchez (7')

Bowen gives West Ham shock lead over Chelsea

Jarrod Bowen's cross goes untouched and sails past Robert Sanchez into the Chelsea goal to give the Hammers an early lead at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea starting lineup

Sanchez - Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Hato - Fernandez, Caicedo, Palmer - Gittens, Garnacho, Delap

West Ham starting lineup

Areola - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf - Soucek, Fernandes, Pablo - Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos

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How to watch Chelsea vs West Ham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 12:30pm ET Saturday (January 31)
Venue: Stamford Bridge — West London
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch on USA Network

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Liam Rosenior has got off to a great start as Chelsea boss as they fought back to win 3-2 at Napoli on Wednesday to secure their spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. They’ve also won two on the spin in the Premier League and there’s a more pragmatic, sensible look to this Chelsea side as they chase a top four finish.

Editor’s note: NBC’s Premier League Live studio shows will take place from Sky in London this weekend with Jon Champion, Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon.

West Ham have picked up two huge wins in their last two with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side blowing away Sunderland 3-1 at home last weekend after their brilliant derby win at Spurs the week before. All of West Ham’s talented attackers are clicking, so that makes the Hammers a dangerous proposition as the underdogs and they are edging closer to getting out of the relegation zone.

Chelsea team news, focus

Rosenior will rotate a few players out of the lineup after their midweek exploits in Naples but the likes of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez are essential to Chelsea’s hopes of winning trophies and finishing in the top four this season. Romeo Lavia is close to a return, while Levi Colwill, Tosin and Dario Essugo remain out.

West Ham team news, focus

The Hammers have to keep things tight at the back because they know in Summervile, Bowen and Castellanos they have a powerful, dangerous attack on the counter. Mateus Fernandes has been exceptional in midfield and if West Ham can keep this game level, they will fancy their chances of nicking it late on.

Chelsea vs West Ham prediction

This feels like it will be a draw and West Ham will be much happier with that. They’re in good form and will make this very tough for Chelsea to get going. Chelsea 1-1 West Ham.