Soccer-Chelsea boost European chances with 5-0 drubbing of West Ham

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v West Ham United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates REUTERS/David Klein

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea boosted their chances of European football next season, trouncing West Ham 5-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, with two, all getting on the scoresheet.

The result raised Chelsea to seventh in the table overtaking Manchester United, who play on Monday, and putting them within striking range of qualification for the Europa League.