Chelsea’s win at house to West Ham was a ‘big’ end result mentioned supervisor Enzo Maresca because the Blues moved again into the highest 4 of the Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen’s advantageous purpose had the Hammers forward at half-time however Maresca made 4 adjustments and was rewarded when Pedro Neto equalised.
Cole Palmer then hit in a low strike that deflected in off Aaron Wan-Bissaka to seal three huge factors for the hosts.
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“It’s a big end result,” Maresca mentioned. “It was a troublesome sport, particularly mentally. It’s by no means simple when groups come right here and wait and sit again.
“It’s essential be affected person. There isn’t any area, it is advisable to transfer the ball and look forward to the fitting second.
“We’re there within the high 4 and hopefully we may be there till the tip. Taking part in this sort of sport in February, the place we’re nonetheless is a vital assertion.”
Graham Potter was making his first return to Stamford Bridge since his sacking by Chelsea in 2023.
His facet impressed all through, with Bowen in glorious kind on his return from harm.
“I assumed the efficiency was actually good,” Potter mentioned.
“I assumed we have been clever tactically. We felt somewhat bit unfortunate with the primary purpose, we thought there may need been a foul main as much as it. Generally you want these issues to go your approach but it surely wasn’t meant to be.
“Jarrod Bowen was implausible, he led the crew and it was a correct captain’s efficiency. You see the gamers that we’ve obtained and the spirit there. We may be constructive for the longer term.”
