The Lucas Pacquetá missile against Chelsea

Published: August 23, 2025

By: Nicolas Gerbault

Everything is not to be thrown into the huge rout suffered by West Ham against Chelsea (1-5) on Friday, in the Premier League. Before conceding three goals in twenty minutes, the Hammers had started the game seriously.

Lucas Paquetá, former OL player, even opened the scoring in this London derby after only six minutes of play. The Brazilian international (55 selections, 11 goals) progressed in the axis of the field before triggering a sublime strike from the left, 25 meters from the cages of Robert Sánchez, who saw the balloon in the midst. An insufficient feat to avoid a second consecutive defeat of West Ham in the league, after the reverse against Sunderland (3-0).

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.