Chelsea are looking for their first win of the new Premier League season when they take on West Ham United tonight. Enzo Maresca’s side make the short trip across the capital to take on the Hammers who suffered a brutal 3-0 defeat away to newly-promoted Sunderland on the opening weekend.

How has sobering opening-day Sunderland defeat impacted the mood of the coach, squad and hierarchy - and what can they do about it?

According to an update shared by SPORT, it has come to light that West Ham United are now in pole position to sign Barcelona defender Hector Fort on loan. Talks are at an advanced stage, and the

West Ham United loans and pathways manager has overseen the development of a number of young players at the London Stadium and one more could soon get a Premier League opportunity

That comes on Friday night at the London Stadium, and this was sufficiently damaging to West Ham as a team and as a club that manager Graham Potter — 90 minutes into the season — was asked about “bouncing back”, if an immediate response is required against their London rivals. Even the club’s media asked him. It’s how bad this felt by 5pm.

Graham Potter is under immediate pressure to get a response from his West Ham side as they prepare for their first home game of the season against Chelsea on Friday.The Hammers are looking to bounce

Phil answered: Not sure who West Ham have in mind when it comes to their midfield, but it lacked legs and energy against Sunderland, pre-requisites at all times, and especially when you go to a newly-promoted team on the first day of the season. West Ham were overpowered and overrun on a very chastening day for manager Graham Potter.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's trip to West Ham on Friday as he explores a move away from the club.

Chelsea were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on matchday one, while West Ham United suffered a 3-0 defeat by Sunderland. Both teams are desperate to come out on top in this London

West Ham United have agreed to loan 27-year-old Edson Alvarez to Fenerbahce, and are tracking 25-year-old Werder Bremen midfielder Romano Schmid and 22-year-old Lens midfielder Andy Diouf. (Guardian)

Defensive decisions & Delap Dilemma: 3 key questions in Chelsea vs. West Ham originally appeared on The Sporting News Chelsea head to rivals West Ham United on August 22 aiming for their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season.