The 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday was West Ham's fourth defeat in their past six Premier League games - as many as in their prior 13 games in the competition.

Striker Jarrod Bowen made a strong return for West Ham on Monday, scoring the opener in their 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 in a pulsating London derby at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Monday. Chelsea’s second win in eight games lifted the home side into fourth place in the table, two points above Manchester City and four behind third-placed Nottingham Forest. West Ham remained 15th.