Date: Monday 3rd Februay, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium Stamford Bridge
Referee Stuart Attwell (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca will have to navigate yet another match without several players due to injuries and suspension. Mykhaylo Mudryk remains unavailable as he serves a suspension, while Omari Kellyman (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Wesley Fofana (hamstring), and Benoit Badiashile (thigh) are all ruled out.
Much of the pre-match discussion has centred on goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who was culpable for Erling Haaland’s goal at the Etihad and has now committed five errors leading directly to goals in the Premier League this season. This figure is the joint-highest in the division, alongside Ipswich Town’s Arijanet Muric. Despite calls for change, Maresca has publicly backed Sanchez, meaning he is expected to retain his spot as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper for now. Filip Jorgensen, however, remains ready for his chance.
Chelsea are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with Robert Sanchez in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Reece James at right-back, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill at centre-back, and Marc Cucurella at left-back.
In midfield, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are set to anchor the team, providing both defensive stability and creative impetus. The attacking midfield trio will likely feature Noni Madueke on the right wing, Cole Palmer in the central playmaking role, and Pedro Neto on the left wing. Leading the line, Nicolas Jackson will be tasked with converting Chelsea’s attacking movements into goals as the lone striker.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
West Ham
Graham Potter shared encouraging news on Jarrod Bowen, revealing that the winger has participated in training and is “hopeful” of featuring in the London derby. However, Lucas Paqueta remains a doubt due to a lingering groin issue. The Irons will also be without Crysencio Summerville (hamstring), Michail Antonio (leg), Niclas Fullkrug (thigh), and Jean-Clair Todibo (unspecified).
On the defensive front, Konstantinos Mavropanos is back from suspension and is expected to reclaim his spot in the backline, likely replacing veteran defender Aaron Cresswell. Potter will hope for an improved display as his side seeks a positive result against Chelsea.
West Ham United are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Alphonse Areola will take his place between the sticks, with a back three consisting of Vladimir Coufal, Max Kilman, and Mavropanos providing defensive solidity.
In the wing-back positions, Aaron Wan-Bissaka will occupy the right flank, while Emerson Palmieri will operate on the left. The midfield duo of Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez will anchor the central areas, tasked with breaking up play and initiating transitions.
Further up the pitch, Lucas Paqueta, if fit, will partner Mohammed Kudus in the advanced midfield roles, supporting lone striker Jarrod Bowen, who is hopeful of returning to lead the line for the Irons.
Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Paqueta, Kudus; Bowen
Prediction Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United
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