Hammers best the Blues in a hard-fought contest
West Ham United's Nayef Aguerd celebrates scoring against Chelsea at the London Stadium, August 20, 2023
West Ham 3-1 Chelsea
by Paul Donovan
at London Stadium
WEST HAM came out on top in a hard-fought contest against Chelsea, despite playing with 10 men for the last 20 minutes at the London Stadium.
Hero turned villain, Nayef Aguerd, put the Hammers ahead after just six minutes, heading home a James Ward-Prowse corner. Only, to later be sent off for a second booking.
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