Chelsea welcomes their former manager, Graham Potter, in this highly anticipated clash.

West Ham has been struggling with injuries to key players, but their new coach has made a decent start. In his first three games, they secured a 3-2 win against Fulham, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, and battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

There are signs of improvement in their defensive structure under Potter, with noticeable tactical adjustments. However, they are still conceding too many goals, which remains a major concern.

Chelsea will look to exploit this weakness, especially with Nicolas Jackson having an impressive record against West Ham. In his last two matches against them, he has delivered four goals and two assists, making him a key player in this fixture.

The home side is expected to apply early pressure on West Ham’s still-fragile defense. A win here would see Chelsea leapfrog Manchester City in the standings and reclaim a top-four spot.

Note: West Ham could receive a significant boost if Jarrod Bowen makes his return from injury, even if only for limited minutes.