CHELSEA won it at the death against West Ham with a 90th-minute winner from Christian Pulisic at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues won 1-0 thanks to the American’s late goal, which happened just moments after Jorginho had his penalty saved by Lukasz Fabianski.
Craig Dawson was sent off for West Ham after fouling Romelu Lukaku in the box.
- RESULT: Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Havertz, Werner
- West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Johnson, Dawson, Cresswell, Masuaku, Noble, Soucek, Fornals, Benrahma, Yarmolenko
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That’s all from Stamford Bridge
A dramatic finish in West London as good as seals Chelsea’s hopes of playing Champions League football next season.
West Ham fell just short after Dawson’s red card gave the Blues the chance to win it late on.
It’s goodbye from London. But I’ve heard there is something going on in Merseyside right now…
Have a good evening!
Tuchel reveals Rudiger’s exit
In a shock post-match interview, Thomas Tuchel revealed Antonio Rudiger’s decision to leave the club.
He wants to leave the club. He informed me of this in a private talk. We gave everything. Without the sanctions we would at least be able to carry on fighting, but our hands are tied. We don’t take it personally. It is his decision. He is a key figure and will stay that way until the end of the season. But it is disappointing. we will miss him a lot.
Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea boss
Real Madrid looks to be the Frenchman’s next destination.
They took a few bites at the cherry
Pulisic relieved
The goalscorer had his word on proceedings:
It feels good to be more secure in the top four. We needed a win at home and it feels great in front of our fans. We need to finish the season strong… I needed to come in and make a difference and show I want to be playing.
Christian Pulisic, Chelsea forward
.Credit: Getty The defining moment
After a brilliant game, Dawson was shown red for a challenge on Lukaku in the box.
Jorginho then missed the penalty. But Pulisic scored the winner shortly after.
You wonder if Dawson had been there, the American would not have had the space to pick his spot.
A cruel, cruel end for the Hammers.
.Credit: Getty Full time – Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
Mount runs with the ball up field, and Michael Oliver blows his whistle.
Thomas Tuchel breathes a huge sigh of relief as his side take all three points after a dramatic finish in West London.
.Credit: Reuters Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
90+3, Alonso gets a foot in before the on-running Fornals just as he is awarded the man of the match award.
Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
90, Lukaku disposesses Cresswell and the ball rolls out to Mount who fires a great effort on goal. Inches away from finding the top corner.
The board has gone up for four added minutes here.
Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
Chelsea have done it!
Mount frees Alonso who picks out Pulisic on the edge of the box. The American held his run before stroking the ball into the bottom corner.
Heartbreak for West Ham. Delight for Chelsea!
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GOAL! – Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
89, Pulisic has surely won it!
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
88, What a finish we have here!
Tuchel is continuing to pace round his technical area, ranting to his team.
The fans aren’t happy with their Italian.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – Penalty missed!
86, Jorginho rolls the ball right down the middle into Fabianski’s arms.
Pathetic penalty.
It’s still all square!
.Credit: Reuters Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – Red card
85, Micahel Oliver went over to his screen and shows Dawson a red!
It’s difficult to argue with. He was denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Jorginho has the chance at last…
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
84, VAR are checking for a red card. Was Dawson denying a goalscoring opportunity?
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
83, Penalty to Chelsea!
Thiago Silva heads the ball into Lukaku who is pulled to the floor by Dawson.
Jorginho has the chance!
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
83, Azpilicueta bends a ball into Lukaku. The Belgian gets his head to it, but can only hit Dawson’s chest.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – Alonso yellow card
81, Alonso is climbing all over Soucek’s back and the elbow to the face is the final straw.
The Spaniard goes into the book.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
78, The ball bumbles through for Bowen who tries to make room for the shot, but Chelsea get a foot in.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – West Ham sub
77, Lanzini is on for Benrahma.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
77, Alonso plays in Mount who cuts inside before firing the ball over the bar. He will be disappointed with that.
If Chelsea are to win this, it would be now.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – Chelsea triple change
75, All changes at once from Tuchel.
Lukaku, Ziyech and Pulisic are all on. Loftus-Cheek, Werner and Havertz make way.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
75, Loftus-Cheek slips the ball inside to Kante who has an age to line up his shot. But West Ham once again get bodies in the way.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
73, Aonso swings the ball into the area. Dawson misses the header and it bounces kindly for Werner on the volley. He spins and strikes on goal. But there is not enough power in his effort, and Fabianski can hold on to it.
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham – West Ham change
73, Bowen is on for Yarmolenko
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
71, Jorginho spots Mount on the move. The Englishman plays a low ball across the box, it bobbles off Alonso’s boot into the path of Havertz. But the german fluffs his line, and misses the ball entirely.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
