Chelsea and West Ham United go head-to-head in the London derby at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. It’s an opportunity for both teams to improve their positions in the Premier League table.
Chelsea currently sit in 6th place with 40 points from 23 matches, while West Ham occupy 15th position with 27 points from 23 games. The Blues have been in inconsistent form recently, winning just one of their last five Premier League matches. West Ham, under new manager Graham Potter, will be looking to build on their recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Chelsea have dominated recent meetings, winning three of the last five encounters between the two sides. Their most recent match earlier this season saw Chelsea cruise to a 3-0 away victory, with Nicolas Jackson scoring a brace and Cole Palmer adding another.
Chelsea’s attack has been potent this season, averaging 2 goals per match compared to West Ham’s 1.2. Cole Palmer leads Chelsea’s scoring charts with 14 goals, while Jarrod Bowen is West Ham’s top scorer with 5 goals.
Defensively, Chelsea have been more solid, conceding 1.3 goals per match on average, while West Ham have let in 1.9 per game. Chelsea have also kept 4 clean sheets this season compared to West Ham’s 3.
One player to watch is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, who has scored 11 goals in his last 14 Premier League London derby matches. For West Ham, the return of Jarrod Bowen from injury could provide a significant boost to their attacking threat.
The match promises to be an intriguing contest, with Chelsea looking to solidify their position in the top six, while West Ham aim to climb away from the relegation zone under their new manager’s guidance.
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