Enzo Maresca and his Chelsea squad are facing a challenging period, managing just one victory in their last seven Premier League matches.
The recent 3-1 defeat at Manchester City has compounded their struggles, and as a result, Chelsea have slipped to sixth place in the table. With their European ambitions hanging in the balance, an upturn in form is crucial to avoid falling further down the standings.
Returning to Stamford Bridge might offer some much-needed relief for Chelsea, as their home form has been significantly stronger. Across all competitions, they have suffered just one defeat in their last 16 home matches, a run that includes 11 victories. A London derby against West Ham could serve as the perfect opportunity to regain confidence, especially given Chelsea’s dominant record in this fixture when playing at home. Over the last 19 head-to-head meetings at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have lost just once, securing 14 victories along the way.
West Ham, meanwhile, have endured a torrid time against Chelsea in recent encounters, failing to score in the last two meetings while conceding a combined eight goals. The 5-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge last season was followed by a 3-0 defeat at the London Stadium earlier this campaign. Another loss would mark the first time since 2011 that West Ham have suffered three consecutive league defeats in this fixture.
The Hammers arrive at Stamford Bridge in inconsistent form, having struggled in both the Premier League and the FA Cup in recent weeks. Four defeats in their last six matches suggest that confidence is low, and they will need to dig deep to turn things around. However, their away performances have been mixed, with flashes of resilience occasionally appearing despite their recent struggles.
Adding further intrigue to the fixture is the return of West Ham boss to Stamford Bridge for his fourth match in charge. Managing against a former club often brings extra motivation, but history is not on his side. Former Chelsea head coaches who have returned to Stamford Bridge in opposition dugouts have found little joy, with eight of them combining for 22 winless Premier League visits.
Nicolas Jackson could be the key man for Chelsea in this contest, having played a starring role in the last two meetings between these sides. The forward was directly involved in six of the eight goals Chelsea scored in those matches, finding the net four times and providing two assists. His ability to exploit West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities could be decisive once again.
For the visitors, Emerson will be one to watch, particularly given his history with Chelsea. The full-back has developed a knack for scoring in London derbies, with three of his last four goals coming in capital clashes. His strike against Aston Villa in the previous round will have boosted his confidence ahead of another high-profile encounter.
A worrying statistic for West Ham is their tendency to concede early goals. No team in the Premier League has let in more goals in the opening ten minutes of matches this season. A slow start at Stamford Bridge could prove costly, especially against a Chelsea side eager to take control and dictate the tempo from the outset.
With both teams needing points for different reasons, this London derby promises to be a compelling encounter. Chelsea are looking to steady the ship and remain in the European conversation, while West Ham must find a way to break their poor run in this fixture. A lively contest is expected, with plenty on the line for both sides.
Advertisement
Latest Press Conference
We’re on Social Media
World Time Zone
| Europe | GMT |
 London | 20:00 |
| Edinburgh | 20:00 |
 Madrid | 21:00 |
 Lisbon | 20:00 |
 Berlin | 21:00 |
 Paris | 21:00 |
 Amsterdam | 21:00 |
 Rome | 21:00 |
 Belgrade | 21:00 |
 Sofia | 22:00 |
 Warshaw | 21:00 |
 Tirana | 21:00 |
 Istanbul | 22:00 |
 Kyiv | 22:00 |
 Moscow | 22:00 |
| North America | GMT |
 New York, New York City | 15:00 |
| Texas, Dallas | 14:00 |
| Utah, Salt Lake City | 13:00 |
| California, Santa Clara | 12:00 |
| Alaska, Anchorage | 11:00 |
 St. John’s | 17:00 |
| Halifax | 16:00 |
| Toronto | 15:00 |
| Winnipeg | 14:00 |
| Edmonton | 13:00 |
| Vancouver | 12:00 |
 Mexico City | 13:00 |
| South America | GMT |
 Sao Paulo | 16:00 |
 La Paz | 15:00 |
 Lima | 14:00 |
| Australia | GMT |
 Perth | 03:00 |
| Eucla | 03:45 |
| Darwin | 04:30 |
| Adelaide | 04:30 |
| Brisbane | 05:00 |
| Sydney | 05:00 |
| Asia | GMT |
 Mecca | 22:00 |
 Kabul | 23:30 |
 Karachi | 00:00 |
 New Dehli | 00:30 |
 Dhaka | 01:00 |
 Jakarta | 02:00 |
 Singapore | 03:00 |
 Kuala Lumpur | 03:00 |
| Africa | GMT |
 Accra | 19:00 |
 Porto Novo | 20:00 |
 Casablanca | 20:00 |
 Johannesburg | 21:00 |
 Cairo | 22:00 |
 Nairobi | 22:00 |
Where to watch Chelsea vs West Ham Live Stream and on Satellite TV?
beIN Sports MENA English 1 (Gbr),
Nova Sports Premier League (Gre),
Sky Sport Premier League (Ger),
Sky Sport Premier League (Nzl),
Sky Sport Premier League (Sui),
Sky Sports Main Event (Gbr/Irl),
Sky Sports Premier League (Gbr/Irl),
SuperSport Grandstand ROA (Afr),
SuperSport Premier League (Afr),
SuperSport Premier League (Rsa),
True Premier Football 1 (Tha),
True Premier Football 2 (Tha),