Chelsea and West Ham United meet at Stamford Bridge as the two London rivals face off in Premier League action.
Chelsea host West Ham United, looking to continue their push towards the European places. After a win over Crystal Palace on the weekend and a Champions League win over Napoli, they have a lot of momentum.
West Ham, meanwhile, arrive needing points as they continue their fight near the bottom of the table while trying to manage with some recent high-profile departures.
Game Information
The Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United will take place at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm GMT.
Chelsea moved up to fifth in the table on 37 points after a win over Crystal Palace, while West Ham’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland has given them a much-needed boost, extending their winning streak to three games.
Where to Watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team News
Chelsea: Raheem Sterling is no longer part of the Chelsea squad and was never expected to feature this season following his departure.
Cole Palmer returned from injury by coming off the bench against Napoli and could be in line to start the London derby. Joao Pedro is expected to continue leading the line for Chelsea.
West Ham: West Ham will be without Lucas Paqueta following his exit from the club, while James Ward-Prowse has also departed after joining Burnley on loan.
New signing Adama Traore could make his West Ham debut, with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo a known admirer of the winger.
Prediction
Chelsea’s stronger league position and home advantage make them favourites, but West Ham’s changes could add unpredictability to the contest.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 West Ham.
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