Given his contribution of goals and assists, and starring roles in the Conference League and Club World Cup triumphs, Chelsea had previously been labelled "Cole Palmer FC" by pundits - and even former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

West Ham United is delighted to announce the signing of Switzerland international Leila Wandeler from Première Ligue side OL Lyonnes.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised Brazilian teen Estêvão after he overcame an early error to make an impressive full debut in the win over West Ham.

West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez joins Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer.

Former Chelsea star Thiago Silva, along with current defenders Marc Cucurella and Tosin Adarabioyo, commented on Enzo Fernández's Instagram post after he scored in the win over West Ham United.

If a recent report from the Hammers News (as cited by The Glasgow Times) is believed to be true, Celtic had a bid rejected for Andy Irving. The champions of Scotland tabled an offer of around £1.75m, plus £500k in add-ons, for the West Ham United star. However, the Premier League side have set a valuation of £3.5m for the former Hearts midfielder.

Played two, lost two is not an ideal start - but more concerning have been the manner of the defeats. The problems run deep at West Ham