March 13, 2010

Premier League: Chelsea v West Ham

Our award winning photographer Tom Jenkins brings you the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea play host to West Ham United

Chelsea v : Chelsea chairman looks disapprovingly at David Sullivan — The Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck looks disapprovingly at West Ham co-owner David Sullivan in the directors box Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : Alex opens the scoring after 16 minutes — Just past the quarter of an hour mark, an unmarked Alex rises high to power a header into the West Ham net to give The Blues the lead
Photograph: Tom Jenkins Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Chelsea v West Ham: Alex celebrates his goal with Florent Malouda who supplied the cross — Alex celebrates his goal with Florent Malouda who supplied the cross Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : Drogba demonstrates a piece of exquisite control — The in-form Drogba demonstrates a piece of exquisite control
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Chelsea v West Ham: Didier Drogba places the ball for a free-kick — Didier Drogba places the ball for a free-kick. In all Premier League matches today a special red ball is being used that promotes Aids charities. Players, including Drogba, and officials are also wearing red laces for the charity
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Chelsea v : Scott Parker celebrates equalising for West Ham — On the half hour mark Scott Parker equalises for the Hammers. From 25 yards out the former Chelsea player launches an absolute pearler of a half-volley over a helpless Ross Turnbull in the Chelsea goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : Robert Green saves an Alex header — This time Robert Green gets his fingers to an Alex header to deny the Chelsea defender another goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v West Ham: Frank Lampard battles with Valon Behrami — Frank Lampard battles with Valon Behrami Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v West Ham: Drogba is pulled back in the area but the ref didn't give a penalty — Drogba is pulled back by Jonathan Spector in the area but the ref didn't give a penalty Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v West Ham: Scott Parker beats Joe Cole to the ball — Scott Parker beats Joe Cole to the ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : Drogba and Terry celebrate after Chelsea's striker makes it 2-1 — After 56 minutes Drogba gives Chelsea back the lead when he nods home a Malouda cross from a couple of yards out Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : John Terry tackles Ilan — John Terry slides in and tackles Ilan Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v : Florent Malouda makes it 3-1 — In the 77th minute, Florent Malouda puts the game out of West Ham's reach when he slots home Chelsea's third Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Chelsea v West Ham: Frank Lampard fires in a fierce shot — In the last minute Frank Lampard fires in a fierce shot which Green can't keep hold of ...
Photograph: Tom Jenkins Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Chelsea v : Drogba celebrates scoring his second goal of the game — ... Drogba follows up to poke the ball home for his second goal of the game and his 27th of the season
Photograph: Tom Jenkins Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Chelsea v West Ham: Frank Lampard gives a thumbs up to the home fans — At the final whistle Frank Lampard gives the thumbs-up to the home fans as Stamford Bridge celebrates a convincing 4-1 victory
Photograph: Tom Jenkins Photograph: guardian.co.uk

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