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·9 de febrero de 2023
West Ham vs Chelsea Preview: Live stream, date, head to head, how to watch, team news, predicted lineups and more

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·9 de febrero de 2023
Fans of the Premier League are treated to another London derby this weekend as Chelsea faces West Ham and we can reveal all the latest team news and what TV channel this match will be on.
The two sides will not be happy with the seasons they are having, as the Blues are currently midtable whilst the Hammers are in a relegation battle.
This leaves both sides desperate for points, and it makes the match more exciting for both sets of fans and especially for any neutrals hoping to watch the showdown.
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Graham Potter and David Moyes both have very different management styles, and it will be interesting to see how both set up.
Here is everything you need to know about West Ham vs Chelsea.
The two London sides will clash on Saturday, 11th February 2023, and the West Ham vs Chelsea match will be the opening match for the Premier League this weekend. It kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Michail Antonio of West Ham United clashes with Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on September 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
West Ham United are the home team for this match, and therefore the game will be played at the London Stadium, which is located near Stratford Overground Station. For those who do not know, this stadium was the one that hosted the famous London 2012 Olympics.
With this being the first game of the weekend and an early Saturday kick-off, it is available on live TV. BT Sports are showing this game live, and the great thing about it is that you can watch it on your TV, mobile and laptop/computer.
The TV Channel it will be shown on BT Sports 1, BT Sports 1 HD and BT Sports Ultimate HD. The show will go through a lot of debate and analysis pre-match. Coverage, as well as the team news, will start at 11:30 AM GMT.
With this game live on BT Sports, there is also an option to live stream it for those who do not want to watch it on TV.
You can live stream it with a BT Sports account that has a subscription. You can buy a monthly pass and which will allow you to have an account and watch all the football on BT Sports for 30 days. This pass costs you £25.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Both sides have some problems ahead of this match, and it will see both managers have to rethink their starting XI's. Chelsea players Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante are all injured for the foreseeable future, whilst this game comes one match too soon for Wesley Fofana, who should be fit in mid-February.
Meanwhile, Matteo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria face a late fitness test, whilst Chelsea are boosted by the massive news that Joao Felix returns from suspension.
The Hammers are without former Blues player Kurt Zouma, as well as Maxwel Cornet, Alphonse Areola and Jan Thilo Kehrer. They are hoping to be boosted by the return of Gianluca Scamacca, but he faces a late fitness test.
Chelsea Predicted XI: Kepa; James, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Gallagher, Enzo, Mount; Felix, Havertz, Mudryk
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Jarrod Bowen and Declan Rice of West Ham United remonstrate with Referee Andy Madley after a VAR decision ruled out a West Ham United goal by Maxwel Cornet of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on September 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
The two sides have played each other 53 times in the Premier League and the Blues have the bragging rights as they have the most wins. Chelsea have won 29 times, West Ham have won 15 and there has been nine draws.