Chelsea finally got the goal their superiority deserved when Lampard crossed from the left and Kalou controlled with his chest before clipping the ball home on the volley.

BBC: West Ham 0-1 Chelsea

Albion's defensive problems have been evident all season and in the 28th minute they fell behind when Dutch defender Shelton Martis hesitated in possession, allowing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to nick the ball off him before clipping it over home goalkeeper Dean Kiely.

CNN: West Bromwich relegated from Premier League