West Ham will face Chelsea in a Premier League London derby this weekend in the matchday four.
Both teams are aiming to secure bragging rights in what promises to be a competitive encounter.
The Hammers have enjoyed a decent start to their campaign, remaining unbeaten in their capital matchups so far. After defeating Crystal Palace 2-0 last month, they managed to secure a 1-1 draw in a late thriller against Fulham.
However, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is aware that his team needs to improve in certain areas.
Chelsea have also shown promise.
Despite a chaotic summer off the field, the Blues have remained unbeaten since their opening day loss to Manchester City. Most recently, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bournemouth.
Date, Kick-Off Time, and Venue
The match between West Ham and Chelsea is set to take place on Saturday, 21 September 2024, with a 12:30 pm BST kick-off. The venue for this London showdown will be the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Chelsea Team News
West Ham's Emerson Palmieri will undergo an assessment after being forced off during the Fulham match. Niclas Fullkrug is also a doubt after sustaining an injury while on international duty.
Chelsea’s Reece James will miss the match, but the Blues have received a timely boost. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto, and Romeo Lavia have all returned to training, giving Maresca a much wider pool of options.
Head-to-Head History
- West Ham wins: 44
- Draws: 23
- Chelsea wins: 55
Potential Starting XI;
Sanchez.
Gusto, Colwill, Fofana and Cucurella.
Enzo, Caicedo and Palmer.
Sancho, Jackson, Madueke.
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