West Ham United vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

The full-time whistle blows to a chorus of boos as Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium. The Hammers made the perfect start after Paqueta fired in a stunning 25-yard effort into the top-right corner of the goal. However, the Blues equalised through Joao Pedro's powerful header after a deft flick-on by Cucurella at the near post. The visitors took the lead as Joao Pedro turned provider for Neto to volley in an effort from outside the six-yard box. After lovely work from Estevao on the right flank, Fernandez tapped into an empty net for Chelsea's third. The second half was no different for the Hammers as the visitors scored a fourth through Caicedo. It was poor from goalkeeper Hermansen, who struggled to keep hold of the ball from a corner kick. Chalobah slotted in Chelsea's fifth after Joao Pedro took advantage of some poor defending in the West Ham penalty area. The result sees the Blues move up to first place in the Premier League table with four points, while West Ham are rooted at the bottom of the table with zero points. Enzo Maresca's side were clinical in front of goal and this was reflected through an xG of 2.93, whereas Graham Potter's side managed an xG of 0.94. Thank you for reading and take care!

FULL-TIME: WEST HAM 1-5 CHELSEA

CHANCE! Ward-Prowse has an opportunity to score a consolation for the home side but sees his 18-yard free-kick blocked by the Chelsea defence. The resulting corner from the left-hand side is met by Kilman, but for some reason the former Wolves defender heads wide of the right-hand post!

We will have three minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.

YELLOW! Hato goes into the referee's notebook after lunging in on Potts. That was not necessary by the former Ajax defender!

Bowen looks to create something on the left flank. The Hammers captain drives at Hato in the Chelsea penalty area but Tosin is there to clear the danger away for a corner kick. The resulting set piece sees Aguerd head over Sanchez's crossbar.

The London Stadium is emptying out as the West Ham supporters have had enough. This has been a long evening for Graham Potter's men as they have struggled to take control of this game. Paqueta's stunning opener seems like a distant memory.

The Chelsea supporters are in a buoyant mood as they watch their team dismantle the home side. For West Ham, eight goals is the most they have ever conceded across their opening two games of a top-flight season.

Enzo Maresca makes another change as Gittens comes on for the lively Estevao. The young Brazilian was a menace on the right flank and was rewarded with an assist for Fernandez's first-half goal.

The third Chelsea change sees Fofana come on for Chalobah. It was Chalobah's first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 29th December 2024 against Southampton.