Chelsea vs West Ham

Chelsea take on West Ham in the sixth Premier League match of the season, with the potential for some debuts.

Thomas Tuchel has made five changes to his team to face West Ham United, including a debut for new signing Wesley Fofana.

Conor Gallagher slotted into midfield in a 3-5-2 formation, with Christian Pulisic partnering Raheem Sterling up front. Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta made his ...

Thomas Tuchel was asked in his pre-match press conference on his club's record of summer spending.

Chelsea's now dropped points in three Premier League matches this season, losing its last two away visits: 3-0 to Leeds and 2-1 to Saints.

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If Eddie Howe is in the process of trying to transform a workmanlike side into an exciting one, then he can should look to Patrick Vieira for the blueprint. Brentford and Leeds have both spent the opening month of the season trying and failing to find their level. And Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are both fresh from taking almighty shellackings, and their combined scoreline from the last week would be a 17-1 defeat. Both have handed out tonkings to heavyweights; both have come up short against the mid-rankers. It was a good game, with play racing from end to end during a high-intensity second half, and Liverpool with be the more frustrated side having knocked hard on the door and forced Jordan Pickford into a string of second-half saves. I wonder what the record is for the latest first goal in a PL matchweek…” After denying in-form Spurs a win on Wednesday, West Ham will fancy their chances of doing the same in against out-of-form Chelsea. Kári Tulinius writes in: “I’m keeping a wistful eye on Saša Kalajdžić’s debut for Wolves, as my club – and his former – Stuttgart chase their first win of the season against Schalke. He completes his hat-trick with a wonderfully composed finish, rounding Illan Meslier and lofting the ball home for his fifth of the season. Devante Cole turns home to put Barnsley the lead at Hillsborough in the League One Yorkshire derby. Illan Meslier keeps Leeds in the game at Brentford with a one-on-one save from Keane Lewis-Potter. Almost immediately, Bryan Mbeumo restores the hosts two-goal lead only to see it ruled out for offside.

It was another difficult afternoon for Chelsea but the Blues pulled through thanks to goals from Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz.

Unfortunately, his memorable moment saw him dispossessed as Maxwel Cornet almost won the game for West Ham. Jorginho - Had less than 10 minutes to make his mark. Changed the game and delivered the ball to Kai Havertz to net the winner. Christian Pulisic - It was the first start of the season for the American, and was perhaps Chelsea's most likely player to threaten the opposition goal in the opening half. Mateo Kovacic - The Croatian showed some good passing but did not take control of the tempo how he so often can. Generally shown as an option for the back three to play the ball in a solid outing. Ruben Loftus-Cheek - The midfielder made his fifth start in a row and opened the game with some strong challenges but picked up a yellow card after just nine minutes. Reece James - The wing-back was the player Chelsea primarily looked to when camped in the Hammers half but was often faced with stagnant targets. His passing was not as high quality as he displayed earlier in his Blues tenure. 6. Chelsea's stopper went down before Maxwell Cornet put the ball in the net and was fortunate to see the goal ruled out. Edouard Mendy - The Blues goalkeeper was untested in the opening half of the match and faced more pressure in the second.

Chelsea steals three points in a 2-1 home win after a late Kai Havertz winner. Here are the player ratings from the game.

Chiwell came on in the 72nd minute and completely changed the game for the Blues today. The German international scored Chelsea's winner, maybe being dropped has brought the best out of him Pulisic wasn't really involved in the game too much and struggled to create chances. well deserved man of the match. Jorginho - 5 James came back into the Chelsea side today after dropping out of the squad last week due to illness. Fofana made his debut today as a Chelsea player and showed what he was all about. Mason Mount - 5 Looked better today but still doesn't fit perfectly into Chelsea midfield yet. Christian Pulisic - 5 Marc Cucurella - 5 Edouard Mendy - 5

Free highlights and match report as Chelsea get back to winning ways thanks to goals from substitutes Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell; Maxwel Cornet thought he ...

"The sad thing is that this is the level of our elite refereeing at the moment. The referee should have stuck to his own guns and been big enough to do what he said. Another plus for Chelsea, who have lacked a cutting edge up front for most of the season. It was Chilwell who stole the show, though, providing a goal and an assist from the left wing-back position. The West Ham forward, though, can feel aggrieved after VAR harshly ruled out what would have been an 89th-minute equaliser for a soft challenge on Mendy by Bowen. The best chance of the half fell to Christian Pulisic, but his tame effort was blocked by West Ham's record-signing Lucas Paqueta on his full league debut.

Cornet smashed home after a mix-up at the back for Chelsea, but the goal was chalked off after Jarrod Bowen was deemed to have committed a foul on keeper ...

[Marc Cucurella](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259910/Marc-Cucurella) was forced into a block from a Bowen effort in the 57th minute and the West Ham forward tested Mendy with a volley in the 62nd minute -- the game's first shot on target. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher) halted [Michail Antonio](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/129737/Michail-Antonio) as the striker mounted a West Ham counter-attack. [Christian Pulisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) had a shot blocked by West Ham's new signing [Lucas Paqueta](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/234715/Lucas-Paquetá) after a cross from [Reece James](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/189007/Reece-James) was cleared out to the [United States](/soccer/team?id=660) international. [That] the referee somehow gets that so wrong it is incredible." [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) after the defender's move from [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) while [Mason Mount](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231167/Mason-Mount) and Havertz were among the players dropped from the starting lineup after the shock defeat to [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) in midweek. [Jarrod Bowen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/201089/Jarrod-Bowen) was deemed to have committed a foul on keeper [Edouard Mendy](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/238362/edouard-mendy) in the build-up.

USMNT forward Christian Pulisic played the first 60 minutes for Chelsea, who heads into its first UEFA Champions League group stage match with three wins, a ...

The left back deftly tapped a loose ball through the legs of a leaping Lukasz Fabianski to make it 1-1 in the 76th minute and then sent a near-post ping for fellow sub Kai Havertz to direct home. I support a lot of the VAR stuff, I actually think the goalkeeper dives, he is faking an injury because he cannot get to the next one – he did the same on the first goal as well. Chilwell, Havertz deliver off bench: Marc Cucurella was lively at left back but perhaps a bit wasteful, and Ben Chilwell got 18 minutes to rectify the left side. Playing in front of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek — quite a midfield trio — Paqueta got stuck into 12 duels, winning 7, while managing four clearances, a blocked shot, two interceptions, and two tackles on a day he highlighted the defensive part of his complete acumen. Chelsea catches a break as VAR takes away West Ham equalizer: Edouard Mendy’s soft bid to clear a ball out of danger saw a leaping Jarrod Bowen clip the keeper’s arm on his followthrough. USMNT forward Christian Pulisic played the first 60 minutes for Chelsea, who heads into its first UEFA Champions League group stage match with three wins, a draw, and two losses.

David Moyes is furious at a "scandalous" VAR decision after Chelsea fought back to beat his side at Stamford Bridge.

Assisted by Saïd Benrahma with a cross. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. - Away3 - Shots - Possession - 21Chilwell - 19Mount - 18Broja "I think the worst thing is we're sitting and watching it. The sad thing is this is the level of the weak refereeing at the moment. "Then he acted as if he had a shoulder injury. "It is a scandalous decision," Moyes told Match of the Day.

Chelsea 2-1 West Ham (Chilwell 76′, Havertz 88′ | Antonio '62). STAMFORD BRIDGE — Thomas Tuchel's second-half substitutes turned the game for Chelsea and ...

“We did that and it’s very hard to play a really attractive game against them because they do what they do at the highest level. “But I leave it to you to decide if this goal should stand, because this situation is not the same as against Tottenham. That’s my opinion, that it’s a foul. Michail Antonio – Struggled to hold the ball up all afternoon and was regularly left stranded – just like against Nottingham Forest. Lukasz Fabianski – Had nothing to until he was caught out for Chilwell’s goal. Asked if he sought an explanation from the officials, Moyes said: “I didn’t want an explanation from him because it would be a tough one for them to give, wouldn’t it? There’s no excuse for that not to be a goal. “I’ve had a chance to see it from other angles, which they have. Christian Pulisic – Had a deflected wide in the first half but apart from that was fairly quiet. Was calculated in his fouling. Thiago Silva – Handled Antonio really well and was happy to see the striker drop into midfield. He flapped at the corner that led to Antonio’s goal and spilled the ball that Cornet then converted.

Chilwell and Havertz turn the game for the Blues but VAR saves the day after Mendy's error in stoppage time. Chelsea vs West Ham Havertz goal ...

“We did that and it’s very hard to play a really attractive game against them because they do what they do at the highest level. “But I leave it to you to decide if this goal should stand, because this situation is not the same as against Tottenham. That’s my opinion, that it’s a foul. Michail Antonio – Struggled to hold the ball up all afternoon and was regularly left stranded – just like against Nottingham Forest. Lukasz Fabianski – Had nothing to until he was caught out for Chilwell’s goal. Asked if he sought an explanation from the officials, Moyes said: “I didn’t want an explanation from him because it would be a tough one for them to give, wouldn’t it? There’s no excuse for that not to be a goal. “I’ve had a chance to see it from other angles, which they have. Christian Pulisic – Had a deflected wide in the first half but apart from that was fairly quiet. Was calculated in his fouling. Thiago Silva – Handled Antonio really well and was happy to see the striker drop into midfield. He flapped at the corner that led to Antonio’s goal and spilled the ball that Cornet then converted.

West Ham United boss David Moyes labelled the VAR decision to rule out an equaliser in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Chelsea "scandalous."

In my opinion, it is a foul," Tuchel said. The referee somehow gets that so wrong, it is incredible." "I thought even if he goes to the TV, there's no way he's overturning it. The goalkeeper comes to take it [the ball] and actually fumbles it about five or six yards then he acts as if he's got a shoulder injury. "It went in our favour and there's a reason it went in our favour. "Have you seen it?

Much of the focus is likely to fall on Wesley Fofana at Stamford Bridge when the player described as a "Rolls-Royce of a centre-half" hopes finally to make ...

Just three days after completing his £75m move from Leicester, Wesley Fofana started for Chelsea in a London derby against West Ham.

[Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher), 7 -- Gallagher looked to get forward and occupy the No. [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), 6 -- Chelsea's new £75 million centre-back didn't look troubled on his Premier League debut for Chelsea, though that was in part due to West Ham's lack of promise going forward. The 23-year-old was direct with the ball when in possession, but he could have been helped by better movement from his team. [Jarrod Bowen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/201089/Jarrod-Bowen) started the second half strongly with some direct play that allowed him to get a cross in from the byline after beating [Marc Cucurella](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259910/Marc-Cucurella), though that did little to ignite the home side, who continued to be frustrated by the Irons' defence. He looked to be Chelsea's most effective player when the Blues went 1-0 down, with his crosses from wide positions asking questions of West Ham's defence. national team star ran the channels positively for Chelsea and was able to help link plenty of his side's most promising attacks. He may count himself lucky after his poor header back to his own goal saw the resultant goal chalked off by VAR. GK Edouard Mendy, 4 -- Chelsea's goalkeeper rarely had much to deal with across the game, and that may have affected his concentration with his clearance that went into the path of Rice who assisted West Ham's opener. Chilwell's introduction worked out to be an excellent decision from the Blues manager. It's vital to be able to grind out games in the Premier League, and they did that today with a little help from VAR. Mendy also looked to be low in confidence when being asked to deal with high-pressure situations. "I am amazed that VAR sent the referee to see it.

'Absolutely rotten' — Moyes fumes over Aussie's 'scandalous' decision; $86m star does it again: PL Wrap.

“And I’m actually more embarrassed for the guy who did the VAR than I am even for the referee.” Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, unsurprisingly, took a different view. But Coady’s goal was correctly disallowed for offside after a VAR check. But I would hope if the referee made a mistake that’s why it’s corrected by VAR. But the referee should have stuck to his own guns today. I’m amazed that VAR sent the referee for him to see it … “Then he acted as if he had a shoulder injury.

And then things got weird, with Maxwel Cornet hitting the post for the visitors, Kai Havertz scoring a goal at the other end immediately after, Maxwell Cornet ...

Jorginho on for RLC late on. That slow attrition lasted from minute 1 to just past the hour-mark, and made for some extremely boring viewing. Mount also added, with Chilwell and Havertz following soon after.

Alan Shearer was not happy with the VAR call made during Chelsea's 2-1 win over West Ham United.

I’m more embarrassed for the guy in VAR than the referee because that’s telling me someone who doesn’t understand football and shouldn’t be near the game if that is enough to put someone near the screen.” “Today there is no excuse for that not to be a goal, none whatsoever. “They should be told to stay out of it the VAR officials. It was a ridiculously bad decision. And I don’t think anyone who has played the game will agree with the VAR Jared Gillett and the referee Andy Madley. “It doesn’t say much about whoever sent him over from VAR as well.

THE PREMIER LEAGUE is set to review the controversial VAR decisions made at Stamford Bridge and St James' Park yesterday with the referees' governing.

[David Moyes](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19698894/west-ham-moyes-goal-chelsea-keeper-mendy-faking-injury/) claimed that the controversial VAR call was "scandalous" and "rotten". [Virgil van Dijk was lucky to avoid a red card](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19697649/liverpool-virgil-van-dijks-horror-tackle-evertons-onana/) for a dangerous challenge Amadou Onana, with many fans claiming that he should've been sent off. [Declan Rice](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/declan-rice/) was also critical. [Chelsea 2-1](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19698169/chelsea-west-ham-havertz-cornet/) while The Magpies were [held to a 1-1 draw](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19680248/newcastle-vs-crystal-palace-live-stream-watch-premier-league-football-online/). [West Ham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196655/west-ham/) and [Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196669/newcastle-united/) were denied decisive goals against [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) and [Crystal Palace](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196666/crystal-palace/) respectively. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline)

VAR took centre stage this weekend for all the wrong reasons and the Premier League has stepped in to try and address it.It has asked the referees'

“The VAR check is exposing them, because what are you looking at? Card payments only. 18+ New customers only. [Weekend Sports Breakfast](https://talksport.com/topic/weekend-sports-breakfast/): “The VAR is there to help the referee, and this is harsh what I’m about to say, but some of the referees don’t understand football. VAR took centre stage at the weekend for all the wrong reasons and the Premier League has stepped in to try and address it. [David Moyes was fuming](https://talksport.com/football/1185890/david-moyes-chelsea-west-ham-goal-var-equaliser-cornet/) after the incident and said VAR official Jarred Gillett was unfit for duty, while also confronting referee Andy Madley.

The Premier League are set to step in to deal with so called VAR misuse which has caused uproar amongst David Moyes and Declan Rice recently.

I'm more embarrassed for the guy in VAR than the referee because that's telling me someone who doesn't understand football and shouldn't be near the game if that is enough to put someone near the screen. "Today there is no excuse for that not to be a goal, none whatsoever. "They've got new people in charge who are trying to do something. "It is a scandalous decision, absolutely rotten from one of the supposedly elite referees," Moyes told Sky Sports. There have been many issues that all the managers have picked up but game week 6 of the 2022/23 campaign has been like none other so far. Stamford Bridge, St James Park and the Amex Stadium were the three locations whereby the most controversial of the decisions were made but David Moyes' and Declan Rice's explosive reactions amplified these decisions.

The Premier League will review (Video Assistant Referee) VAR calls in Saturday's matches involving West Ham and Newcastle United with PGMOL, the official.

However, VAR official Lee Mason got the call overturned because Magpies midfielder Joe Willock collided with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, in an incident believed to have been missed by Michael Salisbury, the on-field referee. West Ham’s Maxwel Cornet thought he had grabbed a late equaliser at Stamford Bridge. EPL to review controversial VAR decisions in Chelsea vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

West Ham manager David Moyes was unhappy with refereeing decisions in their clash with Chelsea on Saturday after the Hammers had a late goal chalked off for ...

I do not see that in a million years. "Today there is no excuse for that not to be a goal, none whatsoever. I've lost faith in them today in the people who are putting up for VAR. "They've got new people in charge who are trying to do something. The drama didn't stop there though, as Maxwel Cornet appeared to equalise in injury time to grab a point for the Hammers. "Then he acted as if it was a shoulder injury. Tuchel claimed that the decision was the right one, but Moyes unsurprisingly saw things differently with some comments after the game. It was a ridiculously bad decision. "It is a scandalous decision, absolutely rotten from one of the supposedly elite referees," Moyes told Sky Sports. It comes after a heated end to the match between the two London clubs at Stamford Bridge, following a slow start to the game. It is an unbelievable decision against us." The first half saw the Blues manage no shots on target as both teams went into the breaks goalless.