There was an end of season feel to Chelsea's first half against West Ham, and chances were few and far between both sides, leaving the Stamford Bridge atmosphere tepid. West Ham's supporters punctuated those moments with chances about Declan Rice and Frank Lampard, showing some contrasting views, of which the accuracy may have been questionable.
What was not open for discussion is that the Blues would need to find another gear in the second period if they hoped to earn three points. They showed hints as Michael Oliver got things back underway. Opportunities were rarely forthcoming for much of the afternoon until the Blues energy seemed to up with greater pressing the Chelsea faithful responded in kind too.
Timo Werner came close on occasion, but there was still not a great sense of a goal until Romelu Lukaku won a penalty when Craig Dawson was sent off for hauling him down. Jorginho stepped up but could not covert as the Blues pressed on with mere minutes remaining.
