Chelsea 1-1 West Ham United

Javier Hernandez scored his ninth career goal against Chelsea to earn a point for West Ham

Javier Hernandez's second-half equaliser boosted West Ham's Premier League survival prospects and damaged Chelsea's slim hopes of finishing in the top four on an emotional day at Stamford Bridge.

Cesar Azpilicueta had prodded the hosts ahead following Alvaro Morata's knock down, and the Spaniard dedicated his goal to the club's former England midfielder Ray Wilkins, who died on Wednesday aged 61.

There was also a minute's applause prior to kick-off, with the Chelsea players wearing black armbands in memory of Wilkins.

However, Hernandez, on as a substitute, struck his ninth career goal against the Blues to earn a point for the Hammers.

The Mexican's effort, driven into the corner after Marko Arnautovic's fine cut-back, moves David Moyes' team six points clear of the relegation places.

It was only West Ham's third touch inside the Chelsea's penalty area.

In contrast, Antonio Conte's men - who are in fifth but 10 points behind Tottenham and Liverpool above them - had 23 shots on goal and were good value for their lead for long periods.

And but for a combination of profligate finishing and excellent goalkeeping from West Ham keeper Joe Hart - on loan from league leaders Manchester City - the Blues would have realised that aim.

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Hernandez saves the day for Hammers

Moyes' horrendous record at Stamford Bridge looked well on course to stretch to a ninth defeat in a 15-game winless run.

The Scot has still not managed a victory from 30 outings against a 'big six' side since a 2-1 win for Everton over Manchester City in December 2010 - but Hernandez's strike altered the complexion of the game while delivering a precious point.

The 29-year-old, whose future and relationship with his manager has been questioned, once again showed his predatory instincts to turn the ball beyond Thibaut Courtois three minutes after coming on.

Hernandez has now appeared four times as a substitute at Stamford Bridge in the league - and scored on all four occasions.

This was the former Manchester United forward's ninth in 14 appearances against Chelsea, more than he has managed against any other Premier League opponent.

Stamford Bridge pays tribute to Wilkins

After an earlier a pre-match tribute, the stadium rose in the eighth minute to acclaim their former number eight Wilkins.

A midfielder of grace and vision, Wilkins, who also worked as assistant manager at Chelsea, was revered at Stamford Bridge and would have enjoyed the performance of Eden Hazard, a player that exemplifies those qualities in Conte's modern-day team.

With West Ham in stifling mode, the Belgium forward cut loose after 20 minutes.

Exploiting the space behind Cheikhou Kouyate, Hazard fashioned a series of chances for the Blues to wrap things up before the break.

As his influence grew, Morata also came alive. The Spaniard had two goals disallowed for offside and Hazard was unfortunate to be denied a late winner by Hart's excellent positioning.

Man of the match - Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Eden Hazard was at his elusive best for Chelsea, creating several chances for the hosts to score before half-time.

'We can see our season in this game' - what they said

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: "I think with this game we can see our season. We can create a lot of chances but we cannot take them.

"We are not clinical and then we concede two shots and concede a goal.

"When you don't score but create the chances it's very difficult to win. This game explains our season."

On forwards potentially lacking confidence: "Morata scored two offside goals. He does not lack confidence and we created enough chances for Hazard, Willian and Morata to score. But I repeat, this game explains our season."

West Ham manager David Moyes: "It certainly is a prized point for us. We were playing against a team who are quality and have some terrific attacking players who played well.

"The key was that we were never out of it, because the way they got the first goal was diabolical. Chelsea can get a goal in other ways but from a corner was really bad from our point of view."

On substitute Javier Hernandez scoring the equaliser: "Chicharito won't thank me for bringing him on as a substitute, but he's a great penalty box striker and he always gets goals.

"Every time you open up against Chelsea it's a bit dangerous, but we defended well on the whole."

First-time failure for Conte's Blues - the stats

• Chelsea failed to win a league game at home under Conte in which they led at half-time for the first time - ending an 18-match run.

• West Ham avoided defeat in an away Premier League game against the reigning champions for only the third time. They beat Manchester United in 2001-02 and drew 2-2 at Chelsea in 2015-16.

• All five of Azpilicueta's league goals in 191 Chelsea appearances have come against teams beginning with W (two against Watford, two against West Brom and now one against West Ham).

• Morata's assist for Azpilicueta was the seventh time the two have combined in the Premier League this season - no two players have combined for more goals this campaign.

• Moyes has not won any of his 20 away matches at Stamford Bridge as a manager with five clubs (Preston, Everton, Manchester United, Sunderland and West Ham), losing 13.

What's next?

Chelsea travel to the south coast to face struggling Southampton on Saturday (12:30 BST kick-off). West Ham welcome relegation-threatened Stoke to London Stadium on Monday, 16 April (20:00).