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London Derby To Remember: Chelsea Vs West Ham
There is drama every time two London teams face off, whether it be in the Premier League or elsewhere.
At the London Stadium, Chelsea took on West Ham United in a traditional Premier League derby matchup.
In a dramatic derby game that had some shock, the Blues defeated the Hammers 1-0.
German Forward Ends His Dry Period
Timo Werner’s first Premier League season has been somewhat of a roller coaster.
The youthful prodigy entered the league during a season that brought joy as well as sorrow and shock.
Timo is one of many players who have struggled with form and goal drought throughout the Covid-filled season.
Werner, who cost $65 million to acquire from German club R.B. Leipzig, has struggled to leave a lasting impression in his first season.
In comparison to his previous season, the German forward’s 11 goals for Chelsea this year in all competitions is a fairly small number.
When he joined the team, there were high expectations, but he had trouble regaining his confidence in his ability to score goals.
Apart from goals, he is the Chelsea player with the most total goals and assists.
Every Chelsea player needs to win the game against West Ham, and Timo made some progress in that regard.
Werner began and completed a move to decide a closely contested match.
Timo blasted a well-directed shot after Ben Chilwell, working with Christian Pulisic, passed the ball for the German. This is his sixth Premier League goal for the Blues.
With this goal. Timo has finally broken his goal drought. He last scored in February for the Blues.
This goal, which came in the 42nd minute, right before half-time, proved vital for Chelsea and their quest to reach the top four of the Premier League.
The Hammers ‘Ridiculed’ by VAR
VAR has been a touchy subject for most football fans all around the world.
The decisions taken by the referees operating the VAR have proven controversial most of the time.
West Ham became the unfortunate team to face a ridiculous decision in their match against Chelsea.
The Hammers were losing by a goal to nil and were looking for a comeback, which was likely to happen.
Fabian Balbuena, who plays as a center back received a red card after his studs caught Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell.
There is a strong case to be made, though, that Fabian had nowhere else to put his foot after clearing the ball.
Anyone who watches football seriously understands that this should not have resulted in a red card.
Due to their choice, the referees can encounter considerable resistance from the West Ham supporters.
The home team, which was down to 10 men, attempted to mount a comeback but was unable to do so for lack of players.
The Hammers still have a chance to qualify for the European competitions the next season despite falling three points behind Chelsea in fifth place after this defeat.
According to David Moyes, the decision to send Fabian off was “rubbish” and “decided by someone who has never played the game.”
Makes History, Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has played a significant role in the growth and development of the Chelsea team.
This Chelsea side has significantly improved throughout the course of the season after taking over for Frank Lampard in the middle of the campaign.
Thomas Tuchel has become the first Chelsea manager to go 10-games without a loss on the road after the victory against West Ham.
The German manager, who is 47 years old, has never lost on the road.
Chelsea has won eight and tied two of its road games in total under Tuchel.
They have scored fourteen goals, given up just three, and preserved seven clean sheets in these games.
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What Will The London Teams Do Next?
In the Champions League and the F.A. Cup, Chelsea is still in the running.
The opening leg of the Champions League Semifinals will pit the Blues against Real Madrid in Spain.
On May 15, 2021, Chelsea will play Leicester City in the FA Cup final.
The Blues are competing for spots in the Champions League for the upcoming season alongside teams like West Ham, Leicester City, and Liverpool.
Since West Ham is now only participating in the Premier League, its only goal is to finish in the top four.
With five games left, David Moyes’ team still has a chance because they are only three points behind Chelsea.
Chelsea will continue to compete in local and European cup competitions while attempting to lock up a berth in the top four of the Premier League.
