Peter Odemwingie strike as West Brom beat Chelsea

West Bromwich Albion moved into the Premier League's top four with a superb 2-1 win over a weakened Chelsea side at The Hawthorns.

Shane Long's early goal was cancelled out by Eden hazard's deflected header six minutes before half-time.

But Peter Odemwingie converted a Long cross with a glancing header early in the second half and West Brom repelled a fierce Chelsea assault.


Boaz Myhill made several crucial saves from the wasteful Daniel Sturridge, and Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo was left to rue leaving numerous key players - including Juan Mata and Oscar - out of his starting line-up.

Sturridge, Oriol Romeu and Victor Moses all made rare starts, while a formidable bench was graced by Mata, Oscar, Ashley Cole and Ramires among others.

West Brom go fourth, a point behind Chelsea whose strong start to the season is now a distant memory after a four-game winless streak.