MNF Podcast - Chelsea v West Ham
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What were the highlights of Chelsea's victory over West Ham?
Working very well today. We want to start in a good way.
And a nice, sesty-looking London derby to welcome the new man at Chelsea. Pedro wants it, Posto doesn't want to give it to him! That's why! That is why! And Antonio Conte looks like he's got his opening day win as Chelsea manager. What a start for the new Chelsea boss. The Chelsea fans are going to absolutely love him if he continues to react like that and get a performance from his team right to the end. 16 attempts from Chelsea to West Ham 7.
How did Chelsea's new manager impact the team's performance?
They had three on target West Ham all in the last 15 minutes, their first on target was the goal. 33 touches in the opposition box from Chelsea, just four from West Ham, the lowest across this opening weekend. Chelsea saw more of the ball, they passed it better as well. 24% of West Ham's passes today were long, trying to bring Andy Carroll into the game. So Chelsea have won it, let's hear from their captain and the man of the match as well with Greg Whelan.
Aidan, John, many congratulations. What a way to finish that London derby. Aidan, how important was that?
It's good. It's good to be back on the pitch and win in front of our supporters. The first game in the season is always important and we win this. We did very well and we played 90 minutes like a tiger.
John, sum up what it means to kick off this season, an important season, with all three points.
I think it's very important for us to get off to a good start. The way we finished and ended last year wasn't good enough by our standards, so very important today. And we said before the game, win, lose or draw, that's the fight and the commitment we want from everyone. We dug in, big London derby, it means a lot to the players, to the supporters, and great for the management to get off to a good start as well.
How good to see the guy next to you looking like he's back to his best?
He's always been at his best for me. Listen, for me, he's up there with the very best in the world. He knows that. We relied on him too much last year. He can't do it on his own, even though he almost does. He's a world-class player and we're very lucky to have him.
How rewarding, Eden, to open your account for this season to get your first goal in the first game of the season.
Yeah, it's not every year I score in my first game, but it's good. I missed a couple of penalties last season. And I said just before, Oscar asked me if he can shoot. I said, no, it's my turn.
What statistics reflect Chelsea's dominance in the match?
And yeah, it's always good to score a penalty.
Do you feel that you've put your form of last season behind you now?
Last season is finished. Now we are looking forward to... To the future, we want to bring to the fans a lot of emotion, but it's always good to start a season like this.
John, there's a lot of focus again, of course, on Chelsea this season. How much of a point to prove are you all playing with this time?
I think to ourselves, to our supporters, to our friends and family. Listen, we'll slowly get there. We know that the consistency is very important for us this year. But for me, the winning start today was vital. Hopefully we can build upon this now this season.
Well, congratulations on the three points. Eden, you're also the Premier League man of the match. John, if you did the honours, please.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Well, was that better from Chelsea, if we're talking about last season? Well, they nearly got a bloody nose in the end. I mean, they stepped off the gas after about 55 minutes and it nearly cost them, but they'll be delighted. I thought they played well. They were the better team, obviously, throughout the game. West Ham did a little bit better and you felt a little bit more confident when they got the goal. But I have to say, Chelsea were the better team, deserved to win. And for about 15, 20 minutes, they played really well in the game, but they just need to kill games off.
Moving forward, Jamie, could the manner of that victory actually work in Chelsea's favour? You saw the pictures at the end. Conte in the crowd, the whole stadium with this new manager.
Well, I think the crowd is certainly going to take to him.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What were the highlights of Chelsea's victory over West Ham?
0:04–0:42
2
How did Chelsea's new manager impact the team's performance?
0:42–2:30
3
What statistics reflect Chelsea's dominance in the match?
2:30–4:07
4
What was Eden Hazard's role in Chelsea's win?
4:07–7:17
5
How did Diego Costa's performance affect the game?
7:17–10:02
6
What were the key moments that influenced the match outcome?
10:02–12:16
7
How did West Ham respond to Chelsea's tactics during the game?
12:16–19:42
8
What are the implications of this match for both teams moving forward?
19:42–40:42
Speakers
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