Chelsea v West Ham – Line-ups, stats and preview
Chelsea take on West Ham this coming Saturday in the Premier League.
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Chelsea v West Ham Match Preview
Chelsea host near neighbours West Ham on the back of a fine comeback win in Naples in midweek that saw Cole Palmer make a match-winning return from the bench.
Joao Pedro’s two superb goals rescued the win against Napoli and now Chelsea turn their attentions to the Premier League and chasing a top-four finish.
The Blues head into the weekend in fifth place, just a point behind Manchester United, while West Ham are still in big trouble at the bottom.
The Hammers start the weekend five points shy of safety and to make matters worse West Ham have won just one of their last 19 Premier League away games against Chelsea.
Is this the weekend to end that dismal run?
Chelsea v West Ham team news
Palmer is pushing for a first start since recovering from injury and must be in serious contention to do so after his antics against Napoli.
Captain Reece James played in the centre of defence against Napoli but could move back to full-back or even central midfield.
The Hammers couuld hand new signing Adama Traore some minutes as Nuno Espirito Santo freshens his squad for the run-in.
Chelsea v West Ham expected line-ups
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro
West Ham: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Bowen, Fernandes, Soucek, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos
The stats
- Chelsea have scored 109 goals in 59 Premier League games against West Ham, their second-highest tally against an opponent after Spurs (122 in 67 games).
- Only Burnley have faced more shots (393) and shots on target (140) than West Ham in the Premier League this season (346 shots faced, 124 on target). However, the Hammers faced just two shots on target against Sunderland last time out, their lowest in a match this season.
- Chelsea have won both of their league matches under Liam Rosenior so far. Only three English managers have ever won their first three Premier League games – Bobby Gould in August 1992, Sam Allardyce in August 2001 and Craig Shakespeare (first 5) in April 2017.
How to watch Chelsea v West Ham
The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League and can be streamed on Sky’s platforms or through Now.
Prediction
Chelsea
West Ham
Chelsea have Cole Palmer back from injury and appear to be hitting top gear at the business end of the season. They will have too much for West Ham.
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