Chelsea suffer defeat to 10-man West Ham

10-man West Ham United reduced Chelsea to a 3-1 victory in Sunday’s London Derby, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd,  Michail Antonio, and Lucas Paqueta. 

A huge derby win for the Hammers despite going a man down 👏#WHUCHE pic.twitter.com/sAql7Sh04G

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2023

Aguerd gave the Hammers the lead just seven minutes into the game, before Carney Chukwuemeka, equalized for the Blues heading into the break.

Off the blocks in a hurry!

West Ham lead against Chelsea thanks to Nayef Aguerd’s headed goal ⚽

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— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) August 20, 2023

Chelsea missed the chance to take the lead after, Enzo Fernandez’s penalty was saved by Alphonse Areola, before Michail Antonio struck the host back in front after the break.

The visitors gained a numerical advantage in the 67th minute after Nayef Aguerd got sent off but failed to capitalize on it as Lucas Paqueta made no mistakes from the spot to deal the victory for West Ham. 

RED CARD West Ham's opening goalscorer Nayef Aguerd is sent off for a second bookable offence as he arrives late to tackle Nicolas Jackson

West Ham 2-1 Chelsea (67 mins)#WHUCHE

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2023

10-man West Ham secure all three points at the London Stadium, meanwhile Chelsea head to matchday 3 winless in the #PL this season ❌#WHUCHE pic.twitter.com/bCFEbCEv96

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) August 20, 2023