Torres had gone 903 minutes without a goal for Liverpool, Spain and Chelsea
Fernando Torres finally broke his goal drought as Chelsea beat West Ham to maintain their title push and leave the Hammers bottom of the Premier League.
Torres came on as a substitute and, on his 14th appearance for the Blues, curled in his first strike since making a £50m move from Liverpool in January.
Frank Lampard had given Chelsea a first-half lead with a fine finish.
West Ham wasted numerous chances to level before Torres struck and Florent Malouda sealed the victory.
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