Chelsea inflicted heartbreak on an impressive West Ham by scoring three goals in the second half of the contest at Stamford Bridge to complete a 3-2 comeback victory and give Liam Rosenior a sixth win from seven matches in charge.
Rosenior had made seven changes to his starting XI from Chelsea’s previous outing and it didn’t work. The Blues were disjointed, poor and unable to assert any authority on the game. West Ham, through the combination of Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka caused real problems on the right wing and it was from here that the goals came.
Bowen scored the first from an attempted cross before Crysencio Summerville added a second after a cutback into the box.
Rosenior made a triple change at the break and the momentum swung in favour of Chelsea. Joao Pedro headed in Wesley Fofana’s cross before a diving header from Marc Cucurella brought the equaliser.
There was drama in stoppage time as Enzo Fernandez rattled in the winning goal before Jean-Clair Todibo was sent off for violent conduct in the last act of the game.
Relive the updates from the Premier League clash with our live blog below:
Chelsea vs West Ham live
- Chelsea defeat West Ham in the Premier League | Live on Sky Sports
- 90+2' GOAL! Fernandez strikes late in stoppage time (CHE 3-2 WHU)
- 70' GOAL! Cucurella's dive brings Chelsea the equaliser (CHE 2-2 WHU)
- 57' GOAL! Pedro comes off the bench to pull one back (CHE 1-2 WHU)
- 51' SAVE! A fine free kick sees Bowen strike a shot at the goalkeeper (CHE 0-2 WHU)
- 36' GOAL! Summerville smashes in the second goal (CHE 0-2 WHU)
- 15' SAVE! Sanchez denies Taty from close (CHE 0-1 WHU)
- 7' GOAL! Bowen curls the opener past Sanchez (CHE 0-1 WHU)
The Liam Rosenior touch that’s building a different legacy at Chelsea
Saturday 31 January 2026 21:03 , Miguel Delaney at Stamford BridgeFor Chelsea, that’s how you build a connection, and a team. As for West Ham United, that’s how you get into another tailspin, but it’s still hard to say how they threw that away.
It was probably the substitutions of both managers.
Whatever you put it down to, Chelsea went from getting booed off at half-time when 2-0 down to scoring a vintage stoppage-time winner for a 3-2 victory. The melee at the end, that resulted in a Jean-Clair Todibo red card, only fed into the raucous feeling.
The Liam Rosenior touch that’s building a different legacy at Chelsea
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, speaking to Sky Sports:
Saturday 31 January 2026 20:03 , Mike Jones"Sometimes this can happen, but we have a strong squad. We showed we are capable to do it, now we must look forward an continue.
"We knew our power. It's another special day. This team is very young but everyone trusts each other, this is our power. We can improve a lot, but this game is important to show the fans how strong we are."
Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, speaking to Sky Sports:
Saturday 31 January 2026 20:03 , Mike Jones"At half-time we speak, in the end its about our mentality and desire we showed in the second half, we are very happy.
"[Liam Rosenior] said it's about us, if we go to press, want the ball, play with confidence, we will get the chances to win.
"We have very good players, a very good team, since the start of the second half we showed a lot of energy and desire. If we play with this energy we are able to win at lot of games."
FT Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:46 , Mike JonesThat result means that Chelsea jump back into the top four and sit two points clear of Manchester United in fifth.
The Blues also maintain their winning run ahead of a crunch clash with Arsenal on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
For West Ham, they remain in the relegation zone and are five points away from safety. Nottingham Forest have the chance to increase that to eight tomorrow.
Full-time! Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:33 , Mike Jones101 mins: What a match. What a result.
Chelsea had never won a match when trailing by two goals at half-time.
Liam Rosenior made his substitutions and, much like against Napoli, they turned up for him in the second half.
It’s six wins from seven matches now for the Chelsea boss and this one is right up there with one of their best.
Red card! Chelsea 3-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:33 , Mike JonesThe game has finally boiled over and a fracas ensues.
Adama Traore throws Cucurella to ground causing Joao Pedro to kick off.
Everyone then squares off with each other and Jean-Clair Todibo grabs Pedro by the throat.
A lengthy VAR check sees Todibo dismissed for violent conduct!
GOAL! Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (Enzo Fernandez, 90+2')
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:25 , Mike JonesYes!
Wow. Chelsea complete the perfect comeback having been trailing by two goals at half-time.
Palmer receives the ball on right wing. He gives it to Caicedo who feeds the ball into the box for Pedro.
There chance is there for him to shoot but instead he pulls it back into the middle of the box and Enzo Fernandez arrives to drive his shot into the back of the net!
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:22 , Mike Jones90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play. Will there be a winner?
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:21 , Mike Jones88 mins: Nearly!
It’s Chelsea’s turn to attack and they work the ball along the edge of the box from the left.
James slips it to Palmer who sets himself then shoots only for Mateus Fernandes to block the effort!
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:18 , Mike Jones85 mins: Close!
The winning goal almost comes to West Ham who work the ball into the area from the right.
Jean-Clair Todibo is up the pitch and sticks out a leg but only manages to turn the ball into the outside of the near post!
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:13 , Mike Jones82 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and Reece James has come on to replace Malo Gusto.
That’s not a bad change from Chelsea.
Pretty much all of Rosenior’s switches have been an upgrade.
Can the Blues score a third and take all the points?
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:11 , Mike Jones79 mins: Delap has a headed effort loop into the hands of Areola.
At the other end of the pitch a strike from Bowen forces a save from Sanchez.
Both teams are trying to win this game. It feels unlikely to end in a draw.
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:07 , Mike Jones76 mins: The way the game is panning out it feels like Chelsea will go on to win this game.
West Ham’s impressive, attacking nature from the first half has been completing worn away.
The Irons are clinging on now and need another goal to be sure of securing any points.
Chelsea 2-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:04 , Mike Jones73 mins: Chelsea have never comeback from two goals down to win a game in the Premier League.
They are level with close to 20 minutes to go and all the momentum is with the Blues.
Liam Rosenior’s changes at half-time have worked again.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-2 West Ham (Marc Cucurella, 70')
Saturday 31 January 2026 19:02 , Mike JonesChelsea have their comeback!
The ball is worked over to the left before a cross comes in to Malo Gusto on the far side of the box.
He nods it towards Liam Delap but Max Kilman gets there first and nods the ball onto the bar.
It rebounds into the six yard box and Marc Cucurella dives towards the ball and nods it into the back of the net!
Chelsea 1-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:58 , Mike Jones66 mins: Nuno Espirito Santo makes a change now and brings on Max Kilman to replace Pablo.
It’s a defensive change and Pablo takes his time heading off the pitch which irritates the Chelsea supporters.
Chelsea are in control with West Ham struggling to get out of their own half.
Chelsea 1-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:55 , Mike Jones63 mins: Close!
Moises Caicedo takes a shot from range having been encouraged by the home fans.
Alphonse Areola leaps to the right and tips the effort just past the post!
It’s all Chelsea now, the momentum has swung.
Chelsea 1-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:54 , Mike Jones60 mins: Cole Palmer wins a free kick that Chelsea take quickly.
Malo Gusto collects the ball on the right and swings in a cross which West Ham deal with.
The visitors are getting swamped here.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-2 West Ham (Joao Pedro, 57')
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:50 , Mike JonesBoom!
Wesley Fofana has the ball on the inside right channel but he’s miles away from the box. He drives up the pitch and floats a cross to the far post.
Joao Pedro is there and leaps for the ball before nodding it past Areola and getting Chelsea back in this game.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:45 , Mike Jones54 mins: West Ham are the dominant side. Every attack seems to bring some form of chance for them and Rosenior’s changes haven’t changed the momentum of the game.
It’s impressive stuff from the Irons, even more so given their league position.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:42 , Mike Jones51 mins: Taty Castellanos is brought down by Wesley Fofana as the striker attempts to run in behind as Areola boots the ball long.
Fofana is lucky not to receive a yellow card but West Ham have a free kick.
Fernandes rolls a low pass into the box and Bowen meets it before guiding his shot straight at Sanchez!
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:40 , Mike Jones49 mins: Save!
Chelsea’s problems remain. Too easily, West Ham sweep through the middle of the pitch before the ball comes to Mateus Fernandes.
He blitzes a shot from range and forces a sharp save out of Sanchez, dropping low to his right.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:39 , Mike Jones48 mins: A slick move from Chelsea almost releases Delap into the box.
Neto collects the ball and slips it inside to Pedro who feeds in a through ball only for Jean-Clair Todibo to intercept and clear.
Second half! Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:37 , Mike JonesBenoit Badiashile, Alejandro Garnacho and Jorrel Hato are all whipped off the pitch for Chelsea. In their place come Wesley Fofana, Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella.
Liam Rosenior has replaced his entire left side and he needed too.
Enzo Fernandez gets the match restarted.
HT Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:33 , Mike JonesThe stats are telling as well.
Five shots from Chelsea with just one on target in the first half compared to six from the Irons and four of those hitting the mark.
West Ham have covered more distance and have an xG of 0.51 compared to Chelsea’s 0.28.
HT Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:29 , Mike JonesAs things stand, West Ham will remain in the relegation zone but they’ll cut the gap to two points on Nottingham Forest.
They’ll also have won their last three league games in a row meaning a stark change in fortunes for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men.
Can they get over the line at Stamford Bridge?
HT Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:25 , Mike Jones
Half-time! Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:21 , Mike Jones45+5 mins: The Chelsea players look frustrated. The Chelsea fans certainly are.
There’s a loud, loud chorus of boos from the home fans as the teams head down the tunnel.
Liam Rosenior can’t wait. He needs to make changes at half-time if his team have any chance of getting back into the match.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:19 , Mike Jones45+3 mins: Another free kick, won this time by Fernandez.
He then flicks the ball out to Garnacho before receiving it back and putting in the cross.
I’ve no clue why they’ve done that. West Ham clear then ball with ease.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:16 , Mike Jones45 mins: Five minutes of added time to play before the end of the first half.
I would be amazed if Garnacho came back out for the second half. He’s had real issues out there, misplaced passes, no defending, losing possession.
There are boos coming from the Chelsea supporters.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:14 , Mike Jones44 mins: Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer stand over the free kick.
It’s about 30-yards out and Fernandez’s shot flies straight into the wall.
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:13 , Mike Jones42 mins: West Ham come into this match five points off safety.
They are currently cutting that to two with a two-goal cushion over the Blues.
Nottingham Forest are their nearest rivals and they take on Crystal Palace tomorrow. This would be a huge relief for the Hammers should they win this match from here.
Cole Palmer may have something to say about that though. He wins a free kick after a foul from Pablo and there’s another chance to shoot at goal coming up...
Chelsea 0-2 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:11 , Mike Jones39 mins: Chelsea are right up against it now. How Liam Rosenior hasn’t seen that his left side is awful I don’t know.
Jorrel Hato and Alejandro Garnacho have been non existent.
Rosenior will have to change things up.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-2 West Ham (Crysencio Summerville, 36')
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:08 , Mike JonesWow again!
This is a belter.
It’s the combination of Bowen and Wan-Bissaka again as the captain collects a cross field pass. He slips the ball into the box for Wan-Bissaka’s underlapping run.
Wan-Bissaka pulls it back to the middle of the box where Crysencio Summerville arrives and smashes it into the back of the net!
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:06 , Mike Jones33 mins: West Ham win back possession and send Wan-Bissaka bombing down the right wing.
He swings in a cross but can’t pick out a teammate and the decent opportunity goes begging.
The Irons have been really threatening down the right side.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 18:01 , Mike Jones30 mins: Half an hour played at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are still seeking... something.
They’re a little disjointed and lack a spark.
West Ham haven’t had much to do but they’ve defended well, held Chelsea at bay and not committed too many men forward.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:57 , Mike Jones27 mins: Gittens hobbles off the pitch and looks like he may have stretched something.
As play resumes, Liam Delap dribbles forward with the ball but his attempt to pick out a teammate results in the Irons intercepting the pass.
Gittens can’t continue and Rosenior hooks him off to replace him with Pedro Neto.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:54 , Mike Jones24 mins: Liam Rosenior calls over a few players during a pause in play and issues more instructions.
Bowen has a chat with Nuno Espirito Santo as well but the West Ham seem happy enough.
West Ham have looked decent so far.
The break in play is due to Jamie Gittens receiving some medical treatment.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:52 , Mike Jones21 mins: Chelsea are trying to get some control of this game but the Irons have kept a solid shape.
A counter-attack for the Blues looks to be in action but Garnacho runs into trouble with the ball and loses possession.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:49 , Mike Jones18 mins: Chelsea are awarded a free kick deep in West Ham’s half.
It’s within shooting range and Cole Palmer decides to take it one.
His strike is pretty good but Alphonse Areola has it covered the entire way and clings on to a simple catch.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:46 , Mike Jones15 mins: Save!
Bowen and Wan-Bissaka cause problems on the right wing again and it’s the West Ham captain who slips the ball into the penalty area.
Taty Castellanos collects it and drives a fizzing effort towards the near post where Robert Sanchez does well to keep the ball out.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:44 , Mike Jones13 mins: Chelsea slowly build out from the back before Enzo Fernandez increases the intensity with a dart through the middle of the pitch.
He looks for Garnacho on the left wing but can’t pick out his teammate and West Ham recover the ball.
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:41 , Mike Jones10 mins: Chelsea needed to come from behind during the week in order to beat Napoli and they’ll have to do so again today.
Rosenior has plenty of options on his bench but he’ll be hoping his starting XI can get them back into this one.
GOAL! Chelsea 0-1 West Ham (Jarrod Bowen, 7')
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:39 , Mike JonesWow!
Aaron Wan-Bissaka steals the ball off Alejandro Garnacho on the right wing and drives forward.
He holds it up and slips a pass to Jarrod Bowen.
Bowen swings in a cross to the far post but no-one can get on the end of the ball.
Robert Sanchez is worried about the central attacker and shuffles over to his left but when the ball bounces he’s too far away from it and it curls into the back of the net!
Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:35 , Mike Jones3 mins: Chelsea start the match on the front foot and work the ball into the West Ham box from the right.
The visitors scramble the ball away but it’s quickly recovered by the Blues.
Kick off! Chelsea 0-0 West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:31 , Mike JonesWest Ham get the ball rolling at Stamford Bridge. Liam Rosenior looks relaxed despite the sweeping changes he’s made to the Chelsea line-up.
Can West Ham capitalise on that? Let’s find out...
Chelsea vs West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:25 , Mike JonesOkay then, let’s do this.
It’s a big game for both of these teams. Liam Rosenior wants to prove, yet again, that he is the man to take Chelsea forward and the best way he can do that is with a strong win against the struggling Hammers.
West Ham, meanwhile, are trying to save themselves. They are stuck in a relegation battle and three points, in a match they shouldn’t win, will be a huge boost to their chances of survival.
The players are about to head onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge, kick off is up next...
Summerville in form
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:20 , Mike JonesCrysencio Summerville has scored in his last two Premier League appearances, more than he had in his first 35 for West Ham (1).
He’s previously scored in three in a row in the competition courtesy of a run of four in October/November 2022 while at Leeds United.
Chelsea's playmaker
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:15 , Mike JonesOnly Marcos Senesi (26) and Bruno Guimaraes (24) have made more line breaking passes into the opposition penalty area than Chelsea captain Enzo Fernández (23) in the Premier League this season.
Three in a row for Rosenior?
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:10 , Mike JonesChelsea have won both of their league matches under Liam Rosenior so far. ‘
Only three English managers have ever won their first three Premier League games – Bobby Gould in August 1992, Sam Allardyce in August 2001 and Craig Shakespeare (first 5) in April 2017.
Leaky defences
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:05 , Mike JonesOnly Burnley have faced more shots (393) and shots on target (140) than West Ham in the Premier League this season (346 shots faced, 124 on target).
However, the Hammers faced just two shots on target against Sunderland last time out, their lowest in a match this season.
Nuno's on a run?
Saturday 31 January 2026 17:00 , Mike JonesWest Ham have won their last two Premier League games, last winning three in a row in December 2023 under David Moyes.
It’s as many wins as they had managed in their previous 18 league matches (five draws, 11 defeats).
Goals, goals and more goals
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:55 , Mike JonesChelsea have won 2-0 against Brentford and 3-1 against Crystal Palace in their last two Premier League games.
They last won three in a row all by a 2+ goal margin in October/November 2020.
Can West Ham build on Spurs win?
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:50 , Mike JonesWest Ham beat Spurs 2-1 in their last Premier League London derby, having lost their first six this season.
The Hammers last won consecutive derby matches in the 2021-22 campaign, with those wins coming against Spurs and Chelsea.
Expect goals for the Blues
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:45 , Mike JonesChelsea have scored 109 goals in 59 Premier League games against West Ham, their second-highest tally against an opponent after Spurs (122 in 67 games).
West Ham's poor record
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:40 , Mike JonesWest Ham have won just one of their last 19 Premier League away games against Chelsea (four draw, 14 defeats).
They’ve lost the last five in a row since a 1-0 victory in November 2019.
No joy for the Hammers
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:35 , Mike JonesChelsea have won their last four Premier League games against West Ham by an aggregate score of 15-2.
It’s their longest winning run against the Hammers since a run of six between 2006 and 2008.
Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham focussed on themselves
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleNuno Espirito Santo believes focusing on themselves will be key if West Ham are to escape the relegation mire.
The Hammers briefly closed the gap to 17th-placed Nottingham Forest to two points last weekend after beating Sunderland, but Forest responded a day later by winning at Brentford to leave Nuno's side five adrift of safety going into this weekend.
"We just have to focus on ourselves, and ignore what our opponents are doing," added the Portuguese coach.
"We have to try to compete well, play well, achieve results and keep going. We can't focus on what the other teams are doing, because we can't control that."
Chelsea v West Ham team news
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:25 , Mike JonesLiam Rosenior makes a whole heap of changes from the starting XI that lined-up against Napoli during the week.
Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are the only ones to keep their places.
In defence, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile and Jorrel Hato return while Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap start in attack.
The big news is that Cole Palmer starts.
For West Ham, there is just one change from the team that defeated Sunderland. Oliver Scarles is replaced with El Hadji Malick Diouf.
West Ham line-up to face Chelsea
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:20 , Mike JonesWest Ham XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Soucek, Fernandes; Bowen, Summerville, Pablo; Taty
Nuno’s XI for Chelsea 🗞️ pic.twitter.com/qnajB2Fnzs
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 31, 2026
Chelsea team to take on West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:16 , Mike JonesChelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Fernandez; Gittens, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap
Chelsea's team is locked in! 🔐#CFC | #CHEWHU pic.twitter.com/cQys2fekf3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 31, 2026
Team news on the way...
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:13 , Harry Latham-CoyleRighty, then - team news is imminent from Stamford Bridge. A start for Cole Palmer? Will West Ham stick with the side that beat Sunderland?
Liam Rosenior provides update on Chelsea transfer plans
Saturday 31 January 2026 16:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleChelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said the club is ready to move in the final days of the transfer window if the right players are available.
The Blues are in the market for a central defender and have been optimistic that a deal for a long-term target could be reached before the end of January.
A long-term injury to Levi Colwill which is likely to see him miss the whole season has left Chelsea short of options in the position, but it is understood no emergency cover is likely to be sanctioned with the club preferring to stick with their recruitment plans from before the England defender's injury.
The deadline for deals is on Monday night and Rosenior confirmed that sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart are actively working on strengthening the team and are ready to back their head coach.
"The guys are working hard to stay on top of things in terms of information on what's out there, who's interested in our players," said Rosenior. "It's about being prepared for any development.
"My job along with the guys is to make the squad in every area as strong as it can possibly be. Certain players come up that you don't expect to come up, and then can strengthen you. Whether that's a striker or a wide player or a defender.
"If we see something, I know the guys are willing to do it. I don't want to bring in players for the sake of bringing in players.
"There's a possibility it could be busy, a possibility it could be quiet."
Lucas Paqueta nears West Ham exit
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleLucas Paqueta’s time at West Ham looks to be at a pretty sad end, though, after the Brazilian refused to play for the club to force a move to Flamengo. West Ham’s statement on the matter was pretty telling.
Lucas Paqueta nears West Ham exit as Premier League club issues statement
Adama Traore reveals how fictional football movie convinced him to join West Ham
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleWest Ham, meanwhile, have a new winger of their own. Adama Traore has made the move across London from Fulham and feels a very West Ham signing - and the club might have Green Street to thank...
Adama Traore reveals how fictional football movie convinced him to join West Ham
Why Raheem Sterling’s sad decline is symptomatic of a chaotic Chelsea era
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:35 , Harry Latham-CoyleRaheem Sterling almost came to characterise a chaotic era at Chelsea, signed by a manager who lasted just six more games and then pushed down the pecking order by a somewhat curious transfer strategy. Richard Jolly assesses the forward’s career at the club
Why Raheem Sterling’s sad decline is symptomatic of Chelsea’s chaos
Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea after contract terminated early before January deadline day
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleSo we may see Cole Palmer back in the Chelsea starting side, but Raheem Sterling’s time at the club is over. Miguel Delaney has the latest on Sterling’s future after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea after contract terminated early
Cole Palmer hailed as ‘magnificent’ after Chelsea bounce back to reach last 16
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleChelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said he expects to see the best of a “fully fit” Cole Palmer after his two assists against Napoli secured a Champions League last-16 place.
Palmer came off the bench at half-time and set up Joao Pedro for a brace which turned the match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on its head and gave the Blues a 3-2 victory to bypass February’s play-off round.
It came after reports that the England forward is unsettled in west London and favours a return to Manchester, but this was a timely return to form to help rally the team from 2-1 down in Naples.
Cole Palmer hailed as ‘magnificent’ after Chelsea bounce back to reach last 16
Could Cole Palmer be back in the starting Chelsea side?
Saturday 31 January 2026 15:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt was a good night for Chelsea at Napoli in midweek, securing a top eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League with a comeback win. Cole Palmer was influential off the bench, and the indications are that he may be in line for a start today.
Chelsea vs West Ham live
Friday 30 January 2026 12:36 , Harry Latham-CoyleA London derby is our Saturday evening fare in the Premier League, with West Ham making the short(ish) trip across the capital to take on a Chelsea side going well under Liam Rosenior. Back-to-back wins have got the hosts’ campaign going again after stumbling in the final weeks of Enzo Maresca’s tenure, but they take on an Irons side with renewed hope of survival after their own recent successes.
Kick off at Stamford Bridge is at 5.30pm GMT.
