Chelsea are out to squeeze back into the English Premier League’s top four when they host West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Blues are coming off a morale-boosting 3-2 win against Napoli in the Champions League, sealing automatic qualification to the round of 16.

This victory meant that Chelsea have now made more last 16 Champions League appearances than any other English club.

Domestically, Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1 away from home in another London derby, leaving them in fifth place with 37 points.

They face 18th place West Ham who have registered back-to-back wins for the first time since last November. The Hammers seem to have found some form when it matters most.

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Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have conceded the most goals (45) in the Premier League. They will need to be at their best to keep a rampant Chelsea out.

Historically, this fixture has always produced goals and loads of drama and we can expect a blockbuster encounter here.

Chelsea’s new manager Liam Rosenior is seeking a seventh win since he took charge of the London club.

Here we have a look at all the key details of the highly anticipated London derby and offer our predicted outcome.

What time does Chelsea vs West Ham start?

The game kicks off at 8:30PM E.A.T

Chelsea vs West Ham team news

There are no new injury concerns for the hosts and are expected to field a familiar starting XI since Rosenior took charge.

Benoit Badiashile was rested in midweek and will resume his role in the heart of the defense, alongside Trevor Chalobah. Marc Cucurella and Reece James will start on opposite flanks.

Enzo Fernandez is also expected to return to the lineup as Andrey Santos settles for a place on the bench. Cole Palmer is set to start as well.

Joao Pedro, the two-goal hero at Napoli, will retain his place leading the attacking line. He will be supported by Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho.

Alphonse Areola will continue his role in between the sticks for the Hammers as Lukasz Fabianski remains sidelined with injury.

There will be no changes in the West Ham starting XI with Taty Castellanos playing up front, with top scorer Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville in support.

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Chelsea vs West Ham head-to-head and current form

The Blues have been on a good run of form since Rosenior took charge and have only lost one of their last five games, a 3-2 defeat to leaders Arsenal.

They come into the game on a four-game winning streak, looking to win a fifth on the bounce.

West Ham also come into the game in top form, avoiding defeat in their last three straight games. However, the Hammers have lost the last four games against Chelsea in all competitions.

Current form

Chelsea – WWWWL

West Ham – WWDLL

Chelsea vs West Ham previous games

West Ham 1-5 Chelsea (August 22, 2025)
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham (February 3, 2025)
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea (September 21, 2024)
Chelsea 5-0 West Ham (May 5, 2024)
West Ham 3-1 Chelsea (August 20, 2023)