Chelsea and West Ham United add another chapter to their long-standing London rivalry as the two English outfits square off in a feisty Premier League battle.
Chelsea defeated city rivals Tottenham Hotspur in an illustrious showing against Ange Postecoglou's men winning the encounter 2-0. With four games left for the season to end, the Blues would be vying to pick up maximum points and keep rising in the Premier League rankings.
West Ham United continue their hunt for a win as David Moyes' men are without a victory in their previous three domestic clashes. The Hammers managed to hold Liverpool to a stalemate at the London Stadium last weekend as they face another daunting challenge in Chelsea.
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Chelsea vs West Ham kick-off time
| Date: | May 5, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9:00 am ET / 6:00 am PT |
| Venue: | Stamford Bridge |
Chelsea welcome West Ham United to the iconic Stamford Bridge on May 5, 2024.
The kick-off for the two sides is slated for 9:00 am ET / 6:00 am PT in the US.
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Team news & squads
Chelsea team news
Chelsea's packed infirmary consists of multiple injury victims including the likes of EnzoFernandez (hernia), WesleyFofana (knee), RomeoLavia (thigh), LesleyUgochukwu (thigh), ReeceJames (thigh), RaheemSterling (back), MaloGusto (knee), BenChilwell (knee), CarneyChukwuemeka (knee), ThiagoSilva (groin) and RobertSanchez (unspecified).
Pochettino's men suffered another setback with young defender AlfieGilchrist hobbling off the pitch against Spurs putting his participation in doubt.
Summer signing ChristopherNkunku is reportedly back in training after another injury layoff but the game could come too soon for him and English defender LeviColwill who's also back training with Pochettino's side.
NicolasJackson scored his 11th goal of the campaign as the African forward continues to shine despite some early struggles in the Premier League.
Jackson will be supported by ColePalmer in attack with the former Man City employee enjoying a scintillating domestic campaign with 20 goals and nine assists in 29 games.
Chelsea predicted XI: Petrovic; Gilchrist, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Petrovic, Bettinelli, Bergstrom |
| Defenders: | Disasi, Sarr, Silva, Gusto |
| Midfielders: | Caicedo, Santos, Fernandez, Gallagher, Palmer, Castledine |
| Forwards: | Sterling, Mudryk, Madueke, Broja, Washington, Moreira, Richards |
West Ham team news
Moyes' side are enjoying a contrary fate than their city-rivals as Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd is the solitary player ruled out for the visitors.
The Hammers were sweating over the presence of DinosMavropanos (knock) and GeorgeEarthy (concussion) before the fixture, but the duo are tipped to return in time to face Chelsea at the Bridge.
West Ham predicted XI: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Areola, Fabianski, Anang |
| Defenders: | Aguerd, Zouma, Mavropanos, Ogbonna, Emerson, Cresswell, Coufal, Johnson |
| Midfielders: | Alvarez, Soucek, Phillips, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Kudus |
| Forwards: | Ings, Antonio, Mubama, Bowen, Cornet |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2023 | West Ham 3-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 11 Feb 2023 | West Ham 1-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 3 Sept 2022 | Chelsea 2-1 West Ham | Premier League |
| 24 Apr 2022 | Chelsea 1-0 West Ham | Premier League |
| 4 Dec 2021 | West Ham 3-2 Chelsea | Premier League |