Brawl at the Bridge as West Ham star sent off for grabbing Pedro by the throat
Chelsea’s dramatic comeback win over West Ham descended into chaos in stoppage time as tempers flared and a West Ham player was sent off for grabbing Pedro by the throat at Stamford Bridge. The hosts had just completed a stunning turnaround, coming from 2–0 down to lead 3–2 deep into added time when emotions boiled over. Adama Traore sparked the melee after losing his cool and hurling Marc Cucurella to the turf by the scruff of the neck, an incident that enraged the home crowd and Chelsea players. As players rushed in, Pedro stepped up to confront Traore but was aggressively barged aside, prompting further shoving and confrontations. West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo then charged into the fray, grabbing Pedro by the throat and pulling their faces together before teammates and officials intervened to break his grip. The flashpoint quickly […]