Pedro Rodriguez scores on his debut as Chelsea prevail 3-2 over West Brom
Blues survive the dismissal of captain John Terry in English Premier League clash at the Hawthorns Stadium
Pedro Rodriguez produced a goal and an assist on his debut as Chelsea survived the dismissal of captain John Terry to prevail 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League on Sunday.
A £21.2 million (HK$258 million) signing from Barcelona last week, reportedly snatched from beneath Manchester United’s noses, Pedro scored and set up Diego Costa as Jose Mourinho’s side went 2-0 up.
I know many people are disappointed with this result. People love Chelsea to lose again
Having earlier missed a penalty, James Morrison scored twice in response for West Brom, but despite Terry’s red card for a last-man foul, Cesar Azpilicueta’s first league goal proved enough to give Chelsea a first victory of the Premier League season.
Asked for his thoughts on Terry’s dismissal, which came after he was substituted at half-time of last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City, Mourinho told Sky Sports: “I prefer to have no views. I prefer to try to keep quiet.
“I know many people are disappointed with this result. People love Chelsea to lose again.
“I’m so happy the players got what they deserve. But five points in three matches is not enough. The feeling is we are fighting against a lot. But today we won.”
It was Chelsea’s first win at West Brom in five attempts and saw the defending champions belatedly find their gear after a 2-2 draw with Swansea City and the chastening defeat at the Etihad Stadium.