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21 Aug, 2025
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West Ham vs Chelsea preview, team news and predicted lineup
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Chelsea will be looking to get their first win of the season quickly after fluffling their lines against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge last weekend when they make the short trip across London to face West Ham . The Blues could only secure a draw to the Eagles last weekend in their Premier League and were left to rue missed chances too. The Irons will equally want to get points on the board after they were humbled by newcomers Sunderland who opened their first top-tier match in eight years with a convincing 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light, much to Graham Potter's frustration . While still the opening day of the season, the defeat left a stinging hangover to the issues West Ham fans saw weekly on the pitch last season leaving a lot more to be desired. As a result of that defeat, the odds on the Hammers to be relegated slashed drastically as the pressure intensifies for former Blues boss Potter. Whereas Chelsea will be looking to finding their rhythm again after a successful Club World Cup but as many have pointed out a busy summer tournament would have disrupted any sort of pre-season preparation with the risk of fatigue showing so early on in the season. No changes for West Ham in terms of availability as Crysencio Summerville (thigh) is closing in on a return to action but having missed the whole of pre-season and last week's opening day defeat, that return will not be anytime soon while George Earthy (ankle) and Luis Guilherme (shoulder) continue their recovery from their respective injuries. It means the pressure continues to be added on Graham Potter as he remains the favourite to get the first sacking of the Premier League season with the bookies. The Blues will continue to be without several key players ahead of their trip to the London Stadium. Benoit Badiashile (muscle) and Romeo Lavia (muscle) remain focused on a September return while Levi Colwill (ACL) is ruled out for the majority of the season at least. Nicolas Jackson is available after serving his suspension but growing speculation regarding his future puts a cloud of doubt as to whether he will be part of the matchday squad. West Ham: Hermansen; Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soucek, Diouf; Bowen Fullkrug, Paqueta Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Acheampong, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here . Full terms and conditions apply | gambleaware.org | Gamble responsibly | 18+ | UK only READ MORE: Free Bets & Bookmaker Sign Up Offers READ MORE: Best Football Betting Sites in 2024 according to oddschecker READ MORE: Best betting sites for accumulators in 2024 according to oddschecker READ MORE: Best betting sites rated and ranked in 2024 according to oddschecker Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit gambleaware.org .
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