Coming off disappointing results to start the new Premier League season, West Ham and Chelsea square off in a London derby on Friday, Aug. 22.
Wearing the new Club World Cup winners badge, Chelsea was held to a scoreless draw at home against Crystal Palace, looking less than lively in their opening match. West Ham, which has spent more than $90 million to upgrade the team this summer, was crushed 3-0 by newly-promoted Sunderland.
With the end of the transfer window approaching, West Ham manager Graham Potter – who was fired by Chelsea in 2023 after less than a year in charge – cautioned against overreacting to the loss.
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How to watch West Ham vs. Chelsea
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: USA Network, Universo
- Streaming: Fubo
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HALFTIME: Chelsea 3, West Ham 1
After falling behind on Lucas Paqueta’s stunning goal in the sixth minute, Chelsea came roaring back to score three goals in the span of 20 minutes and take a 3-1 lead into halftime against West Ham at the London Stadium.
Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were the goalscorers for Chelsea.
Having been beaten 3-0 by Sunderland last weekend, West Ham has now been outscored 6-1 the season. The Hammers were booed off the field after the whistle brought the first half to a close.
Enzo Fernandez goal! Chelsea up 3-1
It's been a wild first half in London, with Enzo Hernandez scoring Chelsea's third goal in 20 minutes, tapping home a pass across the face of goal from 18-year-old Estêvão in the 34th minute.
Chelsea has been ruthless, scoring with three of their first four shots on target.
Pedro Neto goal! Chelsea leads 2-1
Chelsea flipped the game on its head in a span of 10 minutes, with Pedro Neto scoring to give the Blues a 2-1 lead in the 23rd minute. After a sloppy West Ham giveaway, Neto got on the end of a cross from João Pedro, hammering it past goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
João Pedro goal! Chelsea makes it 1-1
João Pedro scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, heading home a corner kick in the 15th minute to tie it up at London Stadium.
Pedro, signed from Brighton over the summer, scored two goals in the semifinal of the Club World Cup and added another in the win over PSG in the final.
Lucas Paquetá goal! West Ham leads 1-0
West Ham's No. 10 scored a stunning goal in the sixth minute, striking from about 25 yards out to beat Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez at the far post.
The Brazilian midfielder picked up the ball near midfield but was never closed down by a defender, ultimately letting it fly with his left foot.
Cole Palmer replaced in lineup, West Ham-Chelsea kicks off
The match is underway at London Stadium, with West Ham wearing their traditional claret kits and Chelsea debuting their new black alternate uniforms.
Cole Palmer was scratched minutes before the game, replaced by 18-year-old Estêvão, who makes his first Premier League start for Chelsea.
Chelsea lineup vs. West Ham
West Ham lineup today
West Ham vs. Chelsea odds
Odds via BetMGM
- West Ham: +400
- Draw: +290
- Chelsea: -145
Chelsea transfer rumors: Nicolas Jackson on the way out?
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will sit out Friday's trip to West Ham United despite being available pending a possible transfer, manager Enzo Maresca said on Thursday.
The 24-year-old Senegal international has been linked with Aston Villa, a move that would reunite the player with Unai Emery, his former manager at Villarreal.
"He is available, but he's not going to be part of the squad," Maresca told reporters. "We have two strikers, we have two players in that position and also we know that something can happen before the transfer window closes."
Maresca said he was focused on preparations for the game at the London Stadium and did not know how close a move for Jackson might be. The Premier League transfer window closes on September 1.
– Reuters
Premier League schedule
All times Eastern
Friday, Aug. 22
- West Ham vs. Chelsea, 3 p.m. ET – USA Network
Saturday, Aug. 23
- Manchester City vs. Tottenham, 7:30 a.m. – USA Network
- Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton, 10 a.m. – Peacock
- Brentford vs. Aston Villa, 10 a.m. – USA Network
- Burnley vs. Sunderland, 10 a.m. – Peacock
- Arsenal vs. Leeds, 12:30 p.m. – NBC, Peacock
Sunday, Aug. 24
- Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest, 9 a.m. – Peacock
- Everton vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, 9 a.m. – USA Network, Telemundo
- Fulham vs. Manchester United, 11:30 a.m. – USA Network
Monday, Aug. 25
- Newcastle vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m. – USA Network
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chelsea vs. West Ham: Live score updates, goal highlights and how to watch
Reporting by Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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