London derby between West Ham and Chelsea scheduled for Friday; kick-off time, squad updates, live broadcast details revealed
West Ham United and Chelsea Clash in London Derby Amidst Mixed Form
In the heart of London, two of the city's premier football clubs are set to face off as West Ham United host Chelsea in their first home game of the season. The match, initially scheduled for Saturday, August 23, has been moved to Friday evening due to TV picks and consultation with the Metropolitan Police.
Chelsea have been in impressive form recently, going three Premier League games without shipping a goal – a feat not achieved since February 2023. Their last outing, a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, saw new signing Estêvão make more dribbles than any other player on the pitch. However, their home performance against Palace was deemed as limp, a stark contrast to their defensive resilience.
West Ham, on the other hand, didn't get their new top-flight campaigns off to the best of starts. They suffered a surprising defeat to Sunderland, marking the eighth time they have started a Premier League season with consecutive defeats. West Ham's goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen, has kept just one clean sheet in 28 Premier League appearances, a statistic that may concern the Hammers' faithful.
Despite the setbacks, West Ham's vice-chair, Karen Brady, has defended manager Graham Potter, stating that the team's spirit is fantastic and that they will turn it around quickly. West Ham have won just two of their nine home Premier League matches under Potter, a record that is a cause for concern.
The history between these two clubs favours Chelsea, who have won five of their last seven Premier League meetings with West Ham. West Ham have won four of their last eight home Premier League games against Chelsea, but lost 3-0 to them at the London Stadium last season.
Football fans can catch the action live on talkSPORT, with Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League also broadcasting the match. For those who prefer streaming, Sky Go customers can stream the match through their laptops and mobile devices, while a NOW TV membership offers an alternative streaming option.
The Metropolitan Police were confident they could deal with the fixture change despite fears over fan violence. The match promises to be a thrilling London derby, with both teams eager to secure their first win of the season.
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