Chelsea vs West Ham United, Premier League: Preview and Team News

Chelsea's French midfielder N'Golo Kante (3rd R) challenges Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian (Below 3rd L) during a training session at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium in London on August 10, 2016, ahead of the start of the English Premiership season on Saturday August 13, 2016. / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS / (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Preview

After 3 long months without Premier League football, it’s finally back! 9 months of compelling football begins at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea as the blues prepare to face West Ham on Monday night in the first London derby of the season.

Both teams didn’t have the best pre-season with Chelsea losing 2 of their 6 games but conceding 8 goals in the process whilst West Ham only won 2 of their 8 games which included European commitments.

Chelsea will look to give the fans a season to remember after one to forget last time out, with the blues looking to improve on their 10th place finish. Antonio Conte will not have to worry about European games this year which could end up being a blessing in disguise.


Match Details

Monday 15th August 2016 | KO: 8:00pm (BST) | Sky Sports 1 (Channel 401 – Sky)


Team News

John Terry is a doubt after picking up an injury against Werder Bremen, Zouma is training but will not be rushed.


Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Courtois; Aina, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Kante, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Costa


Score Prediction

Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United.


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