Chelsea v West Ham United: Premier League Action on Match-day 34
Chelsea at home against The Hammers – Sunday – 3:00pm GMT – Stamford Bridge.
It’s third v seventh in the League, as Chelsea take on The Hammers on Sunday.
It’s 62 points so far for Chelsea this season, going into this meeting
Southampton were beaten 0-6 at St. Mary’s Stadium, the last time that Chelsea played.
Also, Chelsea keep finding ways to win, having secured six victories in their last seven games is astonishing this season, contributed significantly to their rise up the table. They currently stand third in the League, with 62 points for a total of 18 wins, 5 losses and 8 draws having won 18 fixtures, drawn eight matches, and lost five meetings.
Chelsea have won seven fixtures, drawn five meetings, and lost two fixtures of their 14 League matches at home this season.
A win in this fixture would take Chelsea’s points to 65 in the League.
Good atacking and defensive team
Defence begins with attack and Chelsea have defended well as a team, borne out by conceding 27 goals in their previous matches. Every player has contributed to them delivering a solid defensive display this Premier League season. Chelsea will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (66). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Kai Havertz (5), Mason Mount (3), and Hakim Ziyech (3).
Chelsea may have to resort to second choice players, given the number of first choice players that are now unavailable through injury, illness or suspension.
West Ham United have so far accrued 52 points in this season of the Premier League
The Hammers drew 1-1 when they visited Burnley, their disappointment was further deepened, having previously drawn against Brentford, they must now try and get a positive result from this fixture.
Also, Their position is seventh in the League and they have 52 points, that is, 15W, 11L and 6D having won 15 games, drawn six fixtures, and lost 11 matches.
The Hammers’ away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Chelsea. In the 16 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won six meetings, drawn three meetings, and lost seven matches.
A win in this fixture, would take West Ham United’s points from 52 to 55, so far this season.
Good Attacking Performance
This has been a good season so far for The Hammers, in terms of goals scored (51). This season, their stand-out attacking players have been Jarrod Bowen (4), Pablo Fornals (2), and Craig Dawson (2). The Hammers have conceded 42 goals.
The Hammers’s squad will likely be depleted of three of their key players when they start on Sunday, due to injury or illness.
Chelsea v West Ham United – Head-to-Head.
Regarding their historical duels when these two sides meet, a draw is never usually the expected outcome. In the past 53 matches, Chelsea have won 28 victories and The Hammers 16 wins. The last time they played each other in this competition West Ham United secured a 3-2 home win.
Players to watch
For Chelsea, Kai Havertz is one of the top performing players after having scoredfive goals in 30 League fixtures this Premier League Season, while Jarrod Bowen contributed withfour goals in 33 League games this season for The Hammers.
Other standout players for Chelsea are Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech with three goals and three goals respectively and for The Hammers are Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals with four goals each.
