Chelsea FC are looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League, as they meet with West Ham United, who are not doing well recently. Heading into this match, these two clubs are unbeaten, making them want to extend their record. Chelsea are coming into this match from their 1-0 win against Bournemouth, extending their unbeaten run. Currently, Chelsea are at the eighth of the league table, having seven points from their campaign. On the other hand, West Ham are at the 14th of the league table with four points. During their previous match, West Ham were held in a 1-1 draw against Fulham, and are aiming for a win here. The meeting between these two teams is on September 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8).
Chelsea FC
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has shown a relaxed demeanor in the early stages of the season, despite reports of off-field civil war between co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Despite not celebrating top-flight success at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea has impressed on the road with back-to-back victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth. They are now preparing for five fixtures across three different competitions over a 16-day period, including a clash against West Ham, followed by four successive home matches against Barrow, Brighton & Hove Albion, Gent, and Nottingham Forest. Despite losing at the London Stadium last season, Chelsea is confident of success against West Ham.
Chelsea’s hamstring injury sidelined Reece James, but Romeo Lavia, Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernandez, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have trained and could return to the matchday squad. Gusto could replace Axel Disasi at right-back, Fernandez in midfield, and Jadon Sancho could start on either flank.
West Ham United
West Ham has struggled to maintain their position in the Premier League, with just three points from nine available and a 1-1 draw at Fulham. They secured a point with Danny Ings’ 95th-minute equaliser, their sixth Premier League goal since 2006-07. Manager Julien Lopetegui expressed satisfaction with the players’ efforts, but emphasized the need for more work in the coming weeks and months to improve their standings. West Ham is currently 14th in the Premier League with four points and faces Chelsea on Saturday, seeking to avoid losing their first three home games in a single season. They have alternated between winning and not winning in their last 10 meetings at the London Stadium.
West Ham’s Emerson Palmieri and Niclas Fullkrug are doubtful for the match, with Aaron Cresswell or Aaron Wan-Bissaka potentially starting at left-back. Michael Antonio’s poor start to the new season may prompt Lopetegui to consider Ings or Jarrod Bowen as central strikers. Bowen could see Mohammed Kudus move to the right flank.
Prediction:
Chelsea FC
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