In a commanding display at London Stadium, Chelsea secured a convincing 3-0 victory over West Ham United. An early goal in the fourth minute set the pace, with Chelsea asserting dominance in the first half, buoyed by a highly efficient attack and sharp finishing that saw them scoring twice within the opening 20 minutes. This early advantage dictated the pace, forcing West Ham into a more defensive stance which stifled their ability to mount significant counter-attacks. West Ham's inability to penetrate Chelsea's defense was mirrored by their failure to find the back of the net despite 6 corner kicks, reflecting a lack of clinical finishing.

Chelsea's cohesive teamwork allowed them to exploit West Ham's vulnerabilities effectively, maintaining pressure that led to multiple scoring opportunities. Although Chelsea had fewer corner kicks at 5, their conversion rate was significantly superior since two of the goals stemmed from open play, showing efficient ball movement and spatial awareness. Defensively, Chelsea maintained discipline, committing only 10 fouls compared to West Ham's 17, which might have contributed to the disparity in yellow cards, with West Ham accumulating five cautions against Chelsea’s two.

West Ham's five yellow cards were concentrated mainly in the second half, underlining a rising frustration as they struggled to regain control of the match. This breakdown in discipline might have stalled any potential rhythm, rendering their offensive efforts ineffective. The tactical substitutions failed to shift the momentum, and throughout the game, West Ham appeared off pace, struggling with Chelsea’s high pressing and tactical fluidity, particularly after the third goal early in the second half. The disparity in offsides—2 to 1 in favor of Chelsea—also hinted at West Ham's occasional misalignment in attack, an issue not sufficiently resolved within the match.

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