Chelsea 2-1 West Ham player ratings: Caicedo and Fernandez help Blues record long-awaited home comeback | OneFootball

Chelsea moved back into the top four of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues went into the game knowing fourth place was up for grabs with all their rivals losing at the weekend. But they got off to a bad start when Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead just before half-time. Graham Potter looked like he could navigate an upset on his return to Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca rang the changes early in the second half, with substitute Pedro Neto scoring the equaliser. The win was secured thanks to an own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who deflected Cole Palmer’s cross into his own net.

It was the first time Chelsea have won a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge having trailed at half-time since December 2013, when they came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

Chelsea player ratings

Filip Jorgensen: 58%

In the team after Robert Sanchez’s howlers against Manchester City, Filip Jorgensen made four saves, but wasn’t really tested. He was well beaten by Bowen’s goal, which went under his arm. That contributed to Jorgensen having -0.39 goals prevented. His passing wasn’t great either, with 12.5% long-passing accuracy.

Reece James: 61%

Another start for the Chelsea captain, Reece James created three chances — the joint-most of any Blues player during his time on the pitch. Defensively, he won one tackle but was booked after losing a race with Carlos Soler down his flank. Was taken off just after the hour mark for Malo Gusto, which would have been a planned change.

Tosin Adarabioyo: 61%

Tosin Adarabioyo played a big part in ensuring Chelsea finished the game with all three points, producing a wonderful block to prevent Kudus from equalising late on. The centre-back won four aerial duels and was reliable on the ball, boasting a retention rate of 95%.

Levi Colwill: 49%

It was a game to forget for Levi Colwill, who looked weak on the ball and a constant target for the West Ham attack. Colwill set up Bowen’s goal, with a misguided pass towards his own goal, pleading for a non-existent foul at the same time. He was also slightly lucky to not be penalised for a foul in the build up to Chelsea’s equaliser, saved by the officials deeming it a new attacking phase. Colwill did win five tackles, though.

Marc Cucurella: 63%

Marc Cucurella spent more time in the opposition half than he did his own, as part of his new role. He had six touches in the opposition box, the joint-most of any Chelsea player. The Spaniard also created two chances and had one shot. Defensively, Cucurella won two tackles and made two clearances.

Moises Caicedo: 71%

The ball-winner of Chelsea’s midfield, Moises Caicedo was never too far away from a tackle. The Ecuadorean won five tackles in total, sand won 100% of his aerial duels. He was also reliable on the ball, completing all 10 of his attempted passes into the final third. And he boasted a retention rate of 97.18%.

Enzo Fernandez: 71%

Enzo Fernandez was key to Chelsea winning the ball back in the midfield battle, with two interceptions retaining possession. The Argentine also won possession four times in the middle third, and six of his duels. He was a bit sloppy in possession, though, with a retention rate of 77.14%.

Noni Madueke: 63%

Chelsea attacked mostly down Noni Madueke’s flank, with the Englishman creating three chances, the joint-most of any player during his time on the pitch. He wasn’t as busy taking shots as he usually is though, with just one effort on target. In the second half, caused a cheer when bundling into the referee. And he was taken off shortly after, replaced by Christopher Nkunku.

Cole Palmer: 67%

It was an interesting game for Cole Palmer, who influenced Chelsea’s second goal though will not get anything for it. The Englishman’s attempted cross was deflected in by Wan-Bissaka, leaving him without a goal or assist. Palmer did have seven shots for Chelsea, more than any other player. But he only hit the target twice. Created three chances, growing in the game late on.

Jadon Sancho: 59%

He had a couple of moments on the ball, but Jadon Sancho struggled to make an impact on the game. The Englishman completed just eight passes, failed to create a chance and failed to hit the target with either of his two shots. He was taken off for Pedro Neto in the 52nd minute, who equalised for Chelsea.

Nicolas Jackson: 47%

Nicolas Jackson’s poor run in front of goal continues. In his 52 minutes on the pitch, the Senegalese striker had just 18 touches, with two shots off target for 0.04 xG.

West Ham player ratings

Alphonse Areola: 50%

Alphonse Areola made three saves, including an excellent stop on Palmer’s first-half free-kick. Even the goals he conceded were unlucky, beaten by a shot through a crowd and a deflection. But the stats have him as preventing -0.64 goals.

Vladimir Coufal: 54%

Was a good part of West Ham’s defence that frustrated Chelsea, making one interception. Vladimir Coufal also made five clearances, more than any other Hammers defender. Was taken off just before Chelsea took the lead.

Maximilian Kilman: 55%

Maximilian Kilman was the highest-scoring of West Ham’s centre-backs, with his performance including one interception in the box. But in reality, he didn’t have too much to do, aside from four clearances and two shots blocked.

Aaron Cresswell: 49%

The third member of West Ham’s centre-back set up, Aaron Cresswell made one tackle and two clearances while also winning one duel. Only one West Ham player had more touches than Cresswell, who did complete the most passes before coming off late on.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka: 62%

Until he diverted Palmer’s cross into his own net to hand Chelsea the win, Aaron Wan-Bissaka had had a solid defensive game. He completed two interceptions and made four clearances, while Chelsea had just three shots on target. Wan-Bissaka was the 42nd different West Ham player to score an own goal, more than any other team in the competition’s history.

Tomas Soucek: 59%

He did his work defensively, winning eight duels including 80% of his ground battles. But he wasn’t really used to control the midfield battle for West Ham, which counts against him in his Score.

Andy Irving: 56%

Andy Irving was the disruptor of the West Ham midfield, committing three fouls, more than any other Hammers player during his time on the pitch. He made one interception and won possession three times. Was taken off just after picking up a booking, as West Ham needed changes to the midfield.

Emerson: 54%

Up against his former club, Emerson put in a decent performance, winning possession four times. But he was slightly let down in his Score by a lack of attacking influence. Was taken off in the 71st minute with Potter looking to freshen up the West Ham defence.

Mohammed Kudus: 58%

Mohammed Kudus helped West Ham keep the pressure on Chelsea, particularly enjoying his battles with Cucurella and Colwill. The Ghanaian completed two take-ons and made six ball recoveries. But he lacked slightly in terms of actually hurting the Chelsea defence, with no chances created and just one shot off target — missing a big chance.

Carlos Soler: 59%

Was one of West Ham’s busiest players, winning two tackles, making one interception and committing two fouls. Carlos Soler also won two fouls, and won six duels. On the ball, the Spaniard created one chance and completed 90.9% of his passes, including 100% of his attempts in the final third.

Jarrod Bowen: 70%

Returning from injury for his first game of 2025, Jarrod Bowen didn’t look like he had lost a step. The Englishman gave West Ham a first-half lead with a good finish, picking up the loose pass from Colwill. He constantly looked to pressure the Chelsea defence and had 10 touches in the opposition box, the most of any player for either team.

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