Premier League LIVE: Chelsea vs West Ham United – preview, team news, stats, score & text commentary

Team News – Jorgensen starts for Chelsea; Bowen returns for West Hampublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time

18:57 GMT

Chelsea v West Ham (20:00 GMT)

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Enzo Maresca makes two changes to the side that lost 3-1 to Manchester City last week as goalkeeper Robert Sanchez drops to the bench with Filip Jorgensen preferred between the sticks for the hosts.

Tosin Adarabioyo also returns to the starting line-up in place of Trevoh Chalobah. Nicolas Jackson continues to lead the line for Chelsea with Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho all in support.

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen, Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Colwill, James, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Sancho, Palmer, Jackson.

Subs: Sanchez, Neto, Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall, Chalobah, Gusto, George, Acheampong, Guiu.

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Graham Potter also makes two changes to the West Ham 11 that were held 1-1 by Aston Villa and the big news is that Jarrod Bowen starts, featuring for the first time since fracturing his foot in a defeat to Liverpool on 29 December.

But Lucas Paqueta misses out altogether for the visitors along with Andy Irving replacing injured Edson Alvarez in their midfield.

West Ham XI: Areola, Cresswell, Kilman, Coufal, Emerson, Wan-Bissaka, Irving, Bowen, Soucek, Soler, Kudus.

Subs: Fabianski, Foderingham, Mavrapanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Casey, Scarles, Orford.

Premier League LIVE: Chelsea vs West Ham United – preview, team news, stats, score & text commentary

In one of the most anticipated matches of the season, Chelsea will take on West Ham United in a crucial Premier League clash. Both teams will be looking to secure three points in order to boost their respective positions in the table.

Team news:
– Chelsea will be without the services of key players such as N’Golo Kante and Reece James due to injury. However, they will have their star striker Romelu Lukaku back in action after recovering from a recent injury.
– West Ham United will also be missing a few players including Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell. However, they will be boosted by the return of Declan Rice who is set to start in midfield.

Stats:
– Chelsea are currently sitting in 3rd place in the Premier League table with 45 points, while West Ham United are in 6th place with 39 points.
– Chelsea have won 5 out of their last 6 matches in all competitions, while West Ham United have won 3 out of their last 6 matches.

Score prediction:
This match is expected to be a close and exciting encounter, with both teams having talented players in their ranks. However, Chelsea’s home advantage and recent form could give them the edge. Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United.

Text commentary:
Stay tuned for live text commentary of the match as we bring you all the action, goals, and updates from Stamford Bridge. Don’t miss out on this thrilling Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United!

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