Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen looked to have answered their manager’s rallying cry to not let the season fizzle out with second-half goals.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s own-goal in the 74th minute, from Cole Palmer’s effort, was enough to seal victory for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

The French striker made it four goals in his last three matches as Oliver Glasner’s Eagles secured back-to-back away victories

The Spaniard took training as usual on Tuesday but his spell in charge is set to come to an end.

Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota claimed the goals.

The England winger held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering in hospital after a horror car crash.

No details of the player’s condition or further information about the incident have yet been given.

Lopetegui limped into the room for his post-match press conference following a heavy Hammers defeat in the Carabao Cup at Anfield.

The 24-year-old has been called up by new England interim boss Lee Carsley.

Argentina forward Alvarez left for Atletico Madrid in a deal potentially worth £81million but City boss Guardiola is happy with his squad.

Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew’s respective departures for Fulham and Leicester were finalised on Friday.

West Ham sign Wan-Bissaka from Man United

The hosts had a late goal ruled out by VAR at Molineux.

Everton’s winless run was extended to 10 matches.

The Robins will play Blackpool or Nottingham Forest in round four.

Albion’s first goalless draw in the Premier League since October 2022 came on a landmark night for midfielder James Milner.

The Red Devils’ miserable campaign goes on.

Five different scorers struck for the Cottagers in a fine 5-0 home win.