Can Chelsea maintain this level after West Ham Victory?

Chelsea fans left Stamford Bridge with smiles on their faces after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over West Ham United.

It was a victory that felt significant, not only because it put them back in the top four, but because it reminded everyone what this team is capable of when things click.

The match did not start as planned. West Ham frustrated Chelsea with their deep defensive setup, and as the Jarrod Bowen jumped on a defensive mistake to put the visitors ahead before the break, it felt like another frustrating night unfolding.

But this time Chelsea found a way. Enzo Maresca’s substitutions in the 2nd half made an immediate influence where Pedro Neto came from the bench to get the equalization. Cole Palmer then helped end the turn as his cross deflected in Off Aaron Wan-Bissaka to secure the victory.

The result was a relief. With Manchester City and Newcastle, both lost over the weekend, Chelsea took full advantage and jumped them to fourth place. It was the perfect way to jump back from a bad shape of shape that had seen them slip from second place to sixth in just six weeks.

Maresca was happy, Ringer The result “huge” and praises his players for showing patience against a team that sat deeply waiting for mistakes.

However, these errors remain a problem. Levi Colwill’s wrongly placed backpass gifted Bowen his goal and added to Chelsea’s growing list of errors leading to target.

Despite the dominant possession, Chelsea lacked pioneering in the first half. Noni Madueke, Enzo Fernndez and Jadon Sancho missed all good chances before Palmer saw a free kick brilliantly rescued. It was only after Maresca’s tactical adjustments that Chelsea looked more fluid and threatening.

Graham Potter who gets his Stamford Bridge back as West Ham Manager, felt that his side was unlucky. He thought there was a mistake on the Bowen in the construction of Chelsea’s equalization and that his team deserved something from the game.

However, Chelsea will not care. They are back in the top four and this victory should give them confidence. But with Brentford and Arsenal next time, they can’t afford to slip up again.

This should be the start of a consistent race, not just another short high in a season of ups and downs.