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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: Striker Diego Costa struck in the 89th minute as Chelsea won its first competitive match under new manager Antonio Conte, beating West Ham 2-1 Monday night in the English Premier League. 'I'm delighted with the performance, I saw a lot of things that are working, a good intensity with the ball, but we know we can improve,'' said Conte, a former Juventus and Italy manager. ''We are only working one month together, but tonight I saw the right intensity.''<br></br>Photo Caption: Chelsea v West Ham United: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates with Diego Costa at the end of the match (Reuters)
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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: West Ham thought it had grabbed a late equalizer in the London derby at Stamford Bridge after James Collins' well-struck shot in the 77th minute canceled out Eden Hazard's penalty kick. But Costa was able to steer the ball past West Ham goalkeeper Adrian from outside the box to give the home team the result it deserved.<br></br>Photo Caption: Chelsea v West Ham United: Chelsea's Eden Hazard scores their first goal from the penalty spot (Reuters)
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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: West Ham rode its luck for much of the match with goalkeeper Adrian denying Willian twice in the first half. West Ham finally conceded early in the second half when Michail Antonio bought down Cesar Azpilicueta after giving the ball away while trying to dribble out of the penalty area. Hazard shot straight down the middle to beat Adrian in the 47th and Antonio was quickly substituted by furious Hammers manager Slaven Bilic.<br></br>Photo Caption: Chelsea v West Ham United: Referee Anthony Taylor looks on as West Ham's Adrian reacts after a tackle with Chelsea's Diego Costa (Reuters)
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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: N'Golo Kante impressed on his league debut for Chelsea, snuffing out the bulk of West Ham's attacks, and midfielders Oscar and Nemanja Matic worked hard to dominate midfield. West Ham clawed its way back into match following the 67th-minute introduction of midfielder Dimitri Payet, who was on the bench due to lack of match fitness after having been granted extended leave by Bilic following his impressive performance for France at the European Championship.<br></br>Photo Caption: Chelsea's team manager Antonio Conte gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham at Stamford Bridge stadium in London (Photo – AP)
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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: The visitors started to create opportunities. But it was Costa who ensured the late victory, still on the pitch despite a studded tackle on Adrian that could have earned him a second yellow card.<br></br>Photo Caption: Chelsea v West Ham United: Referee Anthony Taylor looks on as West Ham's Adrian reacts after a tackle with Chelsea's Diego Costa (L) (Reuters)
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Chelsea vs West Ham highlights: ''We were so close against a top side on their ground, but they deserved it,'' Bilic said. ''Let's be honest, we didn't create chances and we gave them a penalty, and they were winning the second balls.''<br></br>Photo Caption: West Ham's James Collins, center celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham at Stamford Bridge stadium in London (Photo – AP)
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