This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
West Ham United's Manuel Pellegrini breathed a sigh of relief after his team secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2019.
The victory marked West Ham's first win in eight Premier League games and came at a crucial time for Pellegrini, who had reportedly been given two games to save his job.
Chelsea, who had lost their previous match to Manchester City, struggled to find their footing against West Ham's massed defense, despite dominating possession.
David Martin, who made his debut for West Ham after replacing injured keeper Lukasz Fabianski, made several crucial saves to keep Chelsea at bay.
The turning point came in the 48th minute when Aaron Cresswell curled a fine finish into the far corner after being set up by Felipe Anderson and Pablo Fornals.
Chelsea's defensive vulnerability was laid bare, and despite several chances, they were unable to find the equalizer.
West Ham held firm in the closing stages to secure their first win at Stamford Bridge in 14 visits, dating back to 2002.
