Friday in European club soccer features several intriguing matchups. In the Premier League , all eyes are on London Stadium as Chelsea square off with West Ham United in the first London derby of the season. Chelsea were less than convincing in their opening-week 0-0 draw vs. Crystal Palace , but their matchup against the Hammers, who fell 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland , presents a fine opportunity to get on a winning track.

Friday also marks the start of the Bundesliga season, and big-name clubs have been chosen to start the new campaign off right. Bayern Munich 's major signing thus far in the transfer window, winger Luis Díaz , is set to make his debut after a €75 million move from Liverpool . The Bavarians dominated the Bundesliga in 2024-25, finishing 13 points c

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