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West Ham v Chelsea: All you need to know

15 Aug 2023
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We look at the key talking points, stats and team news as London rivals meet on Sunday

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Two new-look midfields are likely to be on show on Sunday as West Ham United and Chelsea meet.

Hammers manager David Moyes can give debuts to Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse, while Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has the opportunity to bring Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia into his line-up alongside Enzo Fernandez.

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Both sides are looking for their first win of the season after drawing 1-1 on the opening weekend.

West Ham lost their lead at AFC Bournemouth, after Jarrod Bowen had put them ahead, while Chelsea came from behind to earn a point at home to Liverpool thanks to Axel Disasi's equaliser.

Team news

Moyes has a fully fit squad to choose from.

Chelsea's Reece James has a hamstring injury, while Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah are yet to return to training.

Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku are in the early stages of rehabilitation after surgeries.

Last five meetings

11 Feb 2023: West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
3 Sep 2022: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
24 Apr 2022: Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
4 Dec 2021: West Ham 3-2 Chelsea
24 Apr 2021: West Ham 0-1 Chelsea

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Key facts

- West Ham are looking for a third consecutive home win inthe league, having ended last season with back-to-back such victories, beating Manchester United and Leeds United in May.

- Chelsea have won 149 Premier League London derby matches and could be the second side to reach 150 such victories in the competition, after Arsenal.

- Chelsea are looking for only a sixth league win out of their last 31.

What the managers said

David Moyes: “Mauricio Pochettino has been here before and knows the league well. He’s very experienced now and it’s always good to go up against the best managers. He’s in that bracket.

“We want everyone to come in the way they were in the East End of London and on the night in Prague. We’re looking forward to being back here at home and I’m sure it will be a great atmosphere.”

Mauricio Pochettino: "It's going to be tough. We know how they are going to play. It's always going to be tough because all the Premier League games will be difficult. They have a very good team and are doing a great job."

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