Chelsea beat West Ham where it mattered: not by gaming the system but by outclassing them on the pitch. Thomas Tuchel’s side have no need for a European Super League. This polished performance showed that they are strong enough to dominate without stacking the odds in their favour.
Timo Werner’s third goal in his last 32 appearances was enough for Chelsea, who kept plenty in reserve before their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, to take control of the top-four race. It was a composed display and a crucial win, lifting them three points above West Ham and four above Liverpool with five games left.
