The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with a London derby as Chelsea face West Ham United at London Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have new managers and are separated by just three points going into the game.
Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham have had a tough start to the season but managed to salvage a draw in their last game, while Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea secured a narrow win at Bournemouth.
Here’s a preview of the upcoming gameweek opener between West Ham and Chelsea.
West Ham vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (all competitions)
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West Ham
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Chelsea
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Fulham 1-1 West Ham – 14/09/24
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Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea – 14/09/24
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West Ham 1-3 Man City – 31/08/24
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Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace – 01/09/24
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West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth – 28/08/24
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Servette 2-1 Chelsea – 29/08/24
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Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham – 24/08/24
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Wolves 2-6 Chelsea – 25/08/24
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West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa – 17/08/24
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Chelsea 2-0 Servette – 22/08/24
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Country
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TV channel/live stream
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United Kingdom
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discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate
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United States
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fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO, SiriusXM FC
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Canada
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fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada
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Emerson Palmieri and Niclas Fullkrug are doubtful for West Ham. Emerson may still play, but Fullkrug is likely to sit out due to fitness issues.
Danny Ings may not start for West Ham, with Jarrod Bowen expected to lead the attack.
Predicted West Ham lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Rodriguez, Alvarez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Bowen.