Maurizio Sarri's 100 per cent start to life as Chelsea manager is over after his side failed to make the most of their superiority in a 0-0 Premier League draw at West Ham on Sunday.
Match Events
West Ham dug deep and held on to a goalless draw at home to Chelsea, who failed to make the most of periods of dominance.
Sarri was aiming to become only the third manager ever to win his first six Premier League games in charge, but the Hammers frustrated the visitors and dug deep to hold on to a commendable point.
Despite spending much of the first half under pressure, West Ham actually crafted the better chances, but Michail Antonio – starting in place of the injured Marko Arnautovic – squandered two presentable opportunities.
Alvaro Morata and Andriy Yarmolenko wasted glorious chances at either end after the interval, though opportunities were otherwise a rare commodity in the second half and the Hammers' rearguard action kept Chelsea at bay.
12' CHANCE! Hazard's shot saved
Creative stuff from the visitors. Hazard spins in behind after some neat touches. It's a tough angle from 15 yards and his effort doesn't trouble Fabianski. Chelsea turning the screw.
29' WHAT A CHANCE! Antonio's shot over the barv
Brilliant from Anderson, who sends Azpilicueta for a hot-dog with a splendid drop of the shoulder. He then finds the correct pass for Antonio in behind. The angle is tight and he doesn't look comfortable on his left foot - as the finish shows. Skied high and wide. Best moment of the match, that.
31' Amazing save from Kepa!
West Ham should be ahead. Yarmolenko this time drives at an exposed Chelsea defence. Luiz is beaten far too easily. The ball bobbles around the area and drops nicely to Antonio about four yards out. He thumps it straight at Kepa. Big moment.
44' CLOSE! Kante's header wide out
Chelsea burst into life down the right. Willian flicks a ball into the middle and Kante charges in.....he tries to flick a header towards the far corner but makes poor contact. Dribbles wide. Doesn't look natural in this attacking role does Kante.
51' CLOSE! Yarmolenko's shot just over the crossbar
West Ham again provide the spark. Yarmolenko is direct with the ball and cuts inside off the right. Chelsea allow him space for the strike and he takes it on. Whistles just over the crossbar. Kepa was worried.
66' Morata misses the best chance so far!
SAVE! A ball to the back post finds Luiz is acres of space he forces back across goal towards Morata. He's only seven yards out but Fabianski spreads himself. Top save.
Line-ups
West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Balbuena, Zabaleta, Diop, Masuaku, Rice, Obiang, Noble, Yarmolenko, Anderson, Antonio.
Subs: Adrian, Cresswell, Snodgrass, Sanchez, Ogbonna, Fredericks, Perez.
Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Rudiger, Alonso, Luiz, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Willian, Hazard, Giroud.
Subs: Caballero, Fabregas, Barkley, Moses, Zappacosta, Cahill, Morata.
elninoh de suspect
156
Chelsea fans right now
Feecems
149
When you smoke 80 cigarettes a day but it's Morata that will kill you
preciousgeoffrey59
144
This is by far the worst I have seen chelsea play not just because of the scoreline but because of the way the played which is really disappointing This is also the worst I have seen kante play in more than 3 years with only 38 first half touches And am not going to blame hazard for today's draw despite the fact that he made few mistakes especially when he passed instead of going for goal so just showed how poor we are today And finally the only two players that tried today is only jorginho and William And west ham were by far better and more threatening in front of goal
Zynodon4god
100
Sarri still has a lot to do the attacking and gaining ball procession is not only tuning to do for Chelsea they are still lacking the heat 🔥 to score goals after gaining procession and attacking they can't deliver is very sad.
sewoemma
94
Chelsea fans now
Mayank04
60
finally a break on Chelsea too
BabaNla_14
57
Sarri smoke didn't effect on his player's today at all, seems he didn't smoke up to sees the back of net today....
Nutellaloverdee
47
Guys. All my Lfc fan. Be proud. But keep in mind that the season isn't finished yet. We have great players and the great klopp, but, don't get to prideful.. Remember this can happen to anyone. And lfc is doin a fantastic job. All of them are truly working together and bonding more and more thanks to klopp for his format, thinking and personality. So guys celebrate that we wins all of over game and is first in pl, but don't be too boastful. Because the season is only beginning.. Stay humble. Steven Gerrard show us how to stay humble. #LFC #YNWA #Bobby #Salah #Mane #LFC++
Mioanouz
42
First thing first: Luiz must be dropped in favour of Christensen. Luiz is too much a risk in defense. Willian when given a chance is not match consistent. Sarri must must find a way to accomodate Kante back to his DM position and send Jorgonho to an advance CM position. Kante is being misused; that can't be happening for a world class personal. its clear our midfield is not at perfect balance yet. Positive so far: Hazard, Kovacic, Rudiger, Alonso, Azpiquelita. Sarri must find a way to execute balanced squad. Negative: less rotation. must be using youngster Odoi n likes. Should learn to execute better subs during match.
Jattfanmessida
32
That is the uniqueness of this lovely game thats why this is the most playing and watching sports in the world.One day You win other day you can't...After 5 goals people compare Hazard with Messi and Ronaldo.. Last season same thing with Salah..You can dominate in one season and next season you struggle this is it. But legends dominate every season till they play.