Chelsea Aim for Fifth Consecutive Away Win Against West Ham

Chelsea‘s pursuit of Premier League success continues this Saturday, as they gear up to face West Ham United at the London Stadium. The Blues, under the stewardship of new manager Enzo Maresca, have begun the season with commendable form, securing seven points from their opening quartet of matches. Conversely, West Ham United have struggled to gain momentum, earning just four points in the same timeframe, with their latest outing culminating in a 1-1 stalemate against Fulham, thanks to a last-gasp goal by Danny Ings.

The Hammers have yet to register a home victory this season, having suffered defeats against Aston Villa and Manchester City at their home ground. Chelsea, by contrast, have displayed impressive form on the road, with away victories against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth bolstering their confidence. Christopher Nkunku notably scored the decisive goal during these encounters.

The head-to-head history between these two clubs favors Chelsea, with the Blues having triumphed in 30 out of 56 Premier League meetings against West Ham. However, the Hammers have proven to be a formidable force at home in recent years, securing two wins and a draw in their last three encounters against Chelsea at the London Stadium. This history suggests that the upcoming fixture could be closely contested.

West Ham United face several injury concerns ahead of the match, with players such as Emerson Palmieri and Niclas Fullkrug listed as doubtful. This could see manager Julen Lopetegui turning to Lucas Paqueta to fulfill a more creative role in midfield. Michail Antonio is anticipated to lead the attack.

For Chelsea, key player Reece James will not participate due to injury. However, the Blues have been buoyed by the return of several players to training, including Enzo Fernandez, who is expected to start. Additional prospects include the prospect of making his full Chelsea debut following an impressive initial display.

The predicted lineup for West Ham includes Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Coufal, Alvarez, Rodriguez, Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus, and Antonio.

Chelsea’s projected lineup features Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, and Nkunku.

Fans around the globe can watch the match across various broadcasting platforms. In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate offer live coverage, with a streaming service available on discovery+. For audiences in the United States, the game will be aired on USA Network and Universo, with streaming options accessible via Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and the NBC Sports app/site.

Canadian viewers can stream the match on Fubo, while Australians can tune into Optus Sport. In India, the game will be broadcasted on Star Sports Select 1, with streaming available on JioTV and Disney+ Hotstar.

With both teams eager to climb the league table, this London derby promises to be an exhilarating showdown. West Ham’s ambition to clinch their first home victory of the season will be met with Chelsea’s determined away form, hinting at a potentially high-scoring clash. Chelsea is slightly favored to emerge victorious in what is anticipated to be a thrilling contest.