Nicolas Jackson’s double seals emphatic win for Chelsea against West Ham
The miserable denouement to David Moyes’s time at West Ham stands in stark contrast to Mauricio Pochettino’s increasing joyfulness on the other side of the capital. European football is on the cards after Chelsea cruised through their second London derby in the space of three days and, for all the doubts hanging over Pochettino’s future, it would surely go down as an act of extraordinary self-sabotage if the Argentinian’s bosses make a change this summer.
The main takeaway from this 5-0 win over a supine West Ham is that something is beginning to stir at Stamford Bridge. Instead of crumbling after last month’s 5-0 defeat to Arsenal, Chelsea have responded by dominating Aston Villa, Tottenham and West Ham. Far from shrinking, these young players are starting to grow and mature. Above all, they are starting to resemble a proper team and, after a season so full of turbulence, the wisest thing that Chelsea’s owners can do now is accept that Pochettino is the man to bring coherence to their £1bn project.
Continue reading...Date: | |
Tag: | Premier League |
Filter
-
Chelsea hand Hayes the perfect send-off with rout to seal WSL title
Chelsea needed to beat Manchester United to win the WSL title and they did so, 6-0, to send legendary boss Emma Hayes off in style.ESPN - Sports -
Dominant England seal T20 series win over Pakistan
England beat Pakistan by 65 runs in Northampton to secure a comfortable series victory.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Chelsea thrash Manchester United to win WSL title as Hayes bids farewell
The screams of delight from the departing Emma Hayes in her technical area, the roar and chest-thumping of the injured Sam Kerr sat high above the dugout, and the chaotic flailing arms from the jubilant corner of fans in blue. Chelsea are Women’s ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
How can West Ham take points off Manchester City? Hammers' set pieces could decide Premier League title
It might be a long shot, but with the title on the line Pep Guardiola can't take the London side for grantedCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Manchester City vs. West Ham prediction, odds, time: 2024 English Premier League picks, best bets for May 19
Marin Green has locked in his EPL picks and best bets for Sunday's West Ham vs. Man City matchCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Manchester United 0-6 Chelsea: Blues win WSL title on final day – live reaction
Updates as Emma Hayes wins title in final Chelsea gameAston Villa 1-2 Manchester City: WSL – live reactionLive scoreboard | And feel free to email SarahAnother notable miss for United is Leah Galton. She came off injured in the Women’s FA Cup ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Emma Hayes praises progress after Chelsea win seventh WSL title: 'Women's football now is a serious business'
The final matchday provided the fantasy farewell as Hayes leaves to begin work as the USWNT's new bossCBS Sports - Sports -
Smith seals Premier League play-off spot in style
Michael Smith seals the last spot in the Premier League Darts play-offs on his way to winning the final league-stage night in Sheffield.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction
British auction house Bonhams says the famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona has sold for $965,000ABC News - Sports -
Sophie Ecclestone shines as England beat Pakistan to seal T20 series
Sophie Ecclestone became England’s leading T20 wicket-taker as her side secured a 65-run victory in Northampton. Right then. Maia Bouchier is taking guard. Waheeda Akhtar has the ball in her hand. We’re ready to go….. Really intersting chat on Sky ...The Guardian - World - Pakistan
More from The Guardian
-
Israeli minister vows to quit war cabinet if PM fails to agree new Gaza plan
Benny Gantz’s threat to withdraw his opposition party from coalition calls into question future of government. The Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign if Benjamin Netanyahu fails to adopt an agreed plan for Gaza, ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Fresh floods in Afghanistan kill at least 60 after heavy rain brings devastation
Thousands of homes and farming land damaged in Ghor province, a week after over 300 people killed in flash floods. At least 60 people have been killed in a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, according to an official.. ...The Guardian - World -
Georgian president vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Salome Zourabichvili says bill contradicts constitution but ruling party is expected to override her action in coming days. Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agents” bill that has split the country and appealed to the government not to ...The Guardian - World -
OpenAI putting ‘shiny products’ above safety, says departing researcher
Jan Leike, a key safety researcher at firm behind ChatGPT, quit days after launch of its latest AI model, GPT-4o. A former senior employee at OpenAI has said the company behind ChatGPT is prioritising “shiny products” over safety, revealing that ...The Guardian - World -
Slovakian PM remains in serious condition as suspect appears in court
Second operation to remove dead tissue has ‘contributed to a positive prognosis’ for Robert Fico, health minister says. Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, remained in a stable but serious condition as the man accused of trying to assassinate ...The Guardian - World