Chelsea vs West Ham Preview: Blues Exhausted by Two Games in a Week, Hammers Fighting Hard to Avoid Relegation

At 01:30 AM Beijing time on February 1st, Premier League Round 24, Chelsea will host West Ham United.

Chelsea vs West Ham, the match highlights are as follows:

First:Team SituationsAfter 23 rounds in the Premier League, Chelsea holds 10 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses with 37 points, placing fifth. West Ham has 5 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, accumulating 20 points and ranking eighteenth, 5 points behind seventeenth-placed Nottingham Forest, making their survival outlook very grim. In the last Premier League match, Chelsea won 3-1 away at Crystal Palace, and midweek beat Napoli 3-2 in the Champions League, achieving four consecutive wins across all competitions. West Ham won 3-1 at home against Sunderland, marking two straight league victories.

Second:The Blues Are Worn Out by Two Games in One Week, Hammers Must Fight Desperately to Avoid RelegationChelsea suffered a physically demanding 3-2 away victory over Napoli in the Champions League midweek, which took a lot out of them, while West Ham has been resting and will have a physical advantage. Coach Nuno is quite capable, especially skilled in counter-attacking tactics. Considering West Ham’s relegation crisis, the Hammers will definitely fight fiercely in this match. It will be challenging for Chelsea to secure all three points at home, and a draw is possible, with the Blues likely to drop points.

In their last six encounters, Chelsea leads with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Injury and Suspension Updates: Chelsea hasColwill, Rafia, Adarabioyo, and Esogo; West Ham hasFabianski.