Chelsea are eager to shake off their recent struggles and get back in the win column when they welcome a familiar face—former boss Graham Potter and his West Ham squad—to Stamford Bridge for a Monday night Premier League showdown.
Enzo Maresca is feeling the heat as he looks to get his Blues firing again after a rough patch. Their latest outing saw them take an early lead against Manchester City, only to end up on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline. That result left Chelsea with just one win in their last six league games—a record they’ll be desperate to improve.
As for Potter’s West Ham, they’re coming off a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Aston Villa and would love nothing more than to rain on Chelsea’s parade. The Hammers’ boss would surely relish the chance to march into his old stomping ground and walk away with all three points.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. West Ham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Chelsea vs. West Ham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Monday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Feb. 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Feb. 1 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Feb. 1 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Feb. 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
Chelsea vs. West Ham predicted lineups, team news
In his pre-match press conference, Enzo Maresca confirmed that he expects to have the same squad at his disposal as the previous gameweek. That means Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspension), Omari Kellyman (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Wesley Fofana (hamstring), and Benoit Badiashile (thigh) will all remain sidelined.
Under fire after his costly error at the Etihad, Robert Sanchez has now racked up five mistakes leading directly to goals this Premier League season. While Filip Jorgensen has edged ever closer to claiming the No. 1 spot, Maresca has thrown his backing behind Sanchez, who may just about retain his starting position for now.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella — Caicedo, Fernandez — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson.
Injured: Lavia, Fofana, Badiashile, Mudryk, Kellyman
Suspended: None
On the West Ham side, Graham Potter provided a promising update on Jarrod Bowen, revealing that the winger—who had been struggling with a foot injury—has returned to training and is 'hopeful' of featuring in the London derby.
Similarly, Lucas Paqueta (groin) has also been making progress, but his availability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Crysencio Summerville (hamstring), Michail Antonio (leg), Niclas Füllkrug (thigh), and Jean-Clair Todibo (undisclosed injury) are all expected to remain sidelined.
On the suspension front, Konstantinos Mavropanos is available once again and could slot straight back into the backline, potentially replacing the experienced Aaron Cresswell in Potter’s defensive setup.
West Ham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Areola (GK)— Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos — Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson — Paqueta, Kudus — Bowen.
Injured: Paqueta, Antonio, Fulkrug, Summerville, Todibo, Bowen
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs. West Ham Prediction
Chelsea have stumbled in recent outings, while West Ham, rejuvenated under Graham Potter’s leadership, are beginning to find their rhythm. This clash is shaping up to be a tightly contested battle, with both sides struggling to capitalize on their chances in the final third.
A 1-1 deadlock seems the most likely outcome, as moments of promise fail to translate into decisive finishing.
- Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 West Ham
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, February 1
- Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (7:30 a.m.)
- Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (10 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Leicester City (10 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Southampton (10 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Fulham (10 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, February 2
- Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur (9 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace (9 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Manchester City (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, February 3
- Chelsea vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)