League London derby this weekend.
According to Standard, West Ham will face Chelsea in another Premier League London derby this weekend.
The Hammers are currently unbeaten against their London rivals this season, having secured a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace last month and earned a late 1-1 draw at Fulham in their most recent match. Despite this promising start, the team has yet to hit top form under new management.
Julen Lopetegui praised his side’s resilience at Craven Cottage but acknowledged the need for further improvement.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have made a solid start under Enzo Maresca. Despite off-field turbulence, the Blues have remained unbeaten since their opening weekend defeat to Manchester City and enter this derby following a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue West Ham vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 12:30 p.m. BST kick-off on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the London Stadium.
Team News West Ham’s Emerson Palmieri, who was substituted in the match against Fulham, will need to be assessed before the clash with his former team. Niclas Fullkrug also missed the game due to a knock sustained while on international duty.
Chelsea will be missing Reece James, but they have received a boost with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto, and Romeo Lavia all returning to training, which significantly enhances Maresca’s options.
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