West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce described his side's display as magnificent after losing 1-0 to Premier League leaders Chelsea last night.

The Hammers pushed the Capital One Cup winners all the way but were undone by a first-half header from Eden Hazard. 

Allardyce praised his side's performance but accepts they need to take their chances after their winless run extended to seven games.

The Hammers boss said: "I believe the performance was magnificent. Their goalkeeper made some fantastic saves. I think the goal is offside by a hair's breadth.

"These decisions need to go for you, not against you. In saying all that we shouldn't have lost it in the chances we missed.

"We started the second half brilliantly, the keeper made some great saves, and it is a shame these are happening on a regular occurrence with no wins. We can only hope it turns in our favour quickly."