Chelsea player ratings: Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson shine as Pochettino’s young stars thrash West Ham
NONI MADUEKE stole the show as Chelsea thrashed West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
The winger scored and provided an assist as the Blues bolstered their European ambitions.
Nicolas Jackson also impressed with a brace to reward him for his hard work leading the line.
Elsewhere, Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher were also on the scoresheet for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Here are SunSport’s full Chelsea player ratings.
Djordje Petrovic – 6
Rarely tested by West Ham forwards and was comfortable on the ball once again. However, he looked shaky from crosses and was lucky not to be punished as Jarrod Bowen hit the bar after a weak punch.
Trevoh Chalobah – 7
Another solid showing at right-back. His brilliant long ball over the top sent Madueke clear to set up the fourth goal.
Thiago Silva – 7
The veteran defender showed why he is beloved by the Chelsea fans. Calm in defence and a threat from set-pieces, with his first half header converted by Madueke.
Benoit Badiashile – 6
Rarely troubled by hapless Hammers but looked assured alongside Silva as he put in a composed defensive display.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Looked early on like he may be in for a difficult battle against Bowen but handled the threat well.
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Moises Caicedo – 8
Dominated the midfield as he starts to show why Chelsea paid so much for him last summer. The Ecuadorian’s driving runs and passing opened up the West Ham defence several times.
Conor Gallagher – 7
Recovered from a slow start to impose himself alongside Caicedo in the middle of the park. Took his goal brilliantly, volleying past Alphonse Areola from inside the box.
Cole Palmer – 7
Continued his stunning season with yet another goal, popping up in space to open the scoring with a clinical finish. Also provided a defence splitting pass for the second.
Noni Madueke – 9
Provided a constant threat to the Hammers defence, with his cross leading to the opening goal. Grabbed a deserved goal before half-time and could have had a second but unselfishly squared the ball to Jackson.
Nicolas Jackson – 8
Worked tirelessly out of possession throughout the afternoon, even defending inside his own penalty area at times early on. Repaid with two goals, showing pace and fine finish for his second.
Mykhailo Mudryk – 6
Looked bright throughout, providing an option on the left-hand side but less threatening than Palmer and Madueke. Saw his best chance saved by Areola after going through one-on-one.
Subs
Cesare Casadei (77 for Madueke) – 6
Uneventful cameo off the bench for the young Italian midfielder.
Christopher Nkunku (77 for Mudryk) – 6
Received a hero’s welcome as he made his return from injury.
Axel Disasi (82 for Silva) – 6
Allowed Silva to receive a well-deserved ovation from the home fans.
Malo Gusto (82 for Chalobah) – 6
Moved into a more advance role after Alfie Gilchrist’s introduction after being untroubled at right-back.
Alfie Gilchrist (89 for Palmer) – 6
Late replacement for Palmer as Chelsea saw out victory.