West Ham vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is West Ham vs Chelsea on and what time does it start? West Ham vs Chelsea will take place on Sunday 20th August, 2023 – 16:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for West Ham vs Chelsea? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is West Ham vs Chelsea on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for West Ham vs Chelsea
Where can I stream West Ham vs Chelsea in the UK? If West Ham vs Chelsea is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
WEST HAM
West Ham played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Bournemouth last weekend and manager David Moyes wasn't too downbeat in the aftermath despite the fact his side were leading until the 82nd minute.
A Jarrod Bowen wonder strike put West Ham on their way and indeed Moyes has since claimed that Bowen has the potential to play as the Hammers' centre-forward - a position he has played at an earlier stage of his career.
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST HAM
David Moyes reported no injuries in his press conference and he now has new signings Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse available for selection. Both could feature here, with the latter perhaps more likely to start this one given his Premier League experience.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen, Antonio, Benrahma
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
CHELSEA
Maurizio Pochettino has confirmed that Reece James will be out for at least a few weeks with a hamstring injury, so Malo Gusto could be given a chance at right-back, while Moises Caicedo is in-line for a debut in central midfield. Romeo Lavia could also make the squad after sealing his move from Southampton.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Sanchez, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Chilwell; Sterling, Mudryk; Jackson
UNAVAILABLE: Fofana (Injured), James (Injured), Nkunku (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bettinelli (Injured), Badiashile (Injured), Chalobah (Injured), Broja (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
There were some really positive signs from Chelsea last week and they have since added a couple more big-name signings to their already glittering squad. The loss of Reece James to injury is undoubtedly a blow but Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia will give them some much needed steel in the middle of the park. Expect the visitors to take the game to the Hammers here, and they look capable of taking the spoils.
TIP: CHELSEA TO WIN
