Fans clash as West Ham see off Chelsea in derby

West Ham 2 Chelsea 1: Antonio Conte’s hopes of marking his first season in English football with a meaningful run in the EFL Cup were dashed by West Ham, who notched their most significant win in their new home yet.

Fans clash as West Ham see off Chelsea in derby

Victory, via a goal in each half from Cheikhou Kouyate and Edimilson Fernandes, suggests they are finally starting to settle on the Olympic Park.

Violence marred the win as fans of both sides clashed in the stands. Rows of stewards were deployed while armed riot police were needed to keep the two sets of fans apart other outside the stadium.

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