Chelsea defeated West Ham 2-0 in the third round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, with goals from João Pedro and Enzo. Maresca expressed his happiness with the team's achievement, while also emphasizing that the team must be stronger to avoid difficulties in the game.

In the first half stoppage time, Enzo took a corner kick and Joao Pedro headed the ball into the goal, helping Chelsea to open the scoring with a 1-0 lead.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Fulham defender Sessegnon touched the ball with his hand, and Chelsea was awarded a penalty kick. Subsequently, Enzo scored from the penalty kick to help Chelsea extend their lead to 2-0.

In the end, Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-0 in this derby. After two consecutive wins, Chelsea is currently ranked second in the standings with 7 points.

Chelsea manager Maresca said, "I am very happy because we have got 7 points in 3 games. This is very important. I am very satisfied overall."

"However, I was a little dissatisfied with our performance in the first half because we didn't control the ball according to our pre-match plan. We didn't do well enough in fighting for the ball and competing. But in the second half, we performed very well. We were very good in controlling the ball, won most of the ball, and even controlled the game."

Maresca also said, "We deserved this victory and dominated the second half. If we are not strong enough against such an opponent, we will struggle."

In addition, Joao Pedro, who helped Chelsea win, said, "I am very happy to help the team and start the new season in this way. But it is still early and we still have a lot of work to do. I also know that I must continue to work hard and continue to help the team."

"We are happy with the start of the new season, which gives us a good foundation. The victory against West Ham in the last game gave us a lot of confidence, but we also have to give credit to Fulham's quality, they really made the game difficult."

Joao Pedro also said, "It's very happy to score a goal. We have been practicing corner kicks this week. If the ball goes around the defender or over the head, I have to be in the right position and be prepared. Fortunately, everything went as we wanted. I am very happy to score."