They claimed a notable 3–1 win at the London Stadium last season, showing they cannot be easily dismissed.
West Ham vs Chelsea: A Rivalry Reignited
Historic Rivalry & Current Momentum This London derby has long been a fixture of high emotion and entertainment. Chelsea have held a dominant recent record, winning 3 of the last 5 clashes , including emphatic victories such as 5–0 at Stamford Bridge and 3–0 at the London Stadium. Yet, West Ham remain dangerous—particularly at home. Match Preview: What's at Stake Current Form & Stakes Chelsea : Fresh from triumphs in the Club World Cup and European Conference League, poised to build momentum. Their season opener ended in a 0–0 draw with Crystal Palace, sparking concerns over attacking efficiency . West Ham : Under manager Graham Potter, the Hammers debuted the season with a harsh 3–0 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland, raising early fears. Potter admitted there’s “no silver bullet” for quick fixes, though modest squad reinforcements were made. Team News & Lineups West Ham : Callum Wilson may make his full debut. Tomas Soucek, Edson Álvarez, and Andy Irving are candidates to repla…