Chelsea look to end their recent poor form against near neighbours West Ham – as former Blues boss Graham Potter returns to Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca’s side could go back into the top four with a win and Chelsea have only lost one of their last 12 Premier League games on a Monday night.
The Hammers kick-off in 15th place in the table – but they do have Jarrod Bowen back.
Potter told Sky Sports: “Jarrod is our captain and a top player who has worked really hard to get back. It’s a boost for the players.”
Here’s how the sides line up.
Fully focused 👊 pic.twitter.com/FSp70Cukhs
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 3, 2025
Chelsea team news
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been in the spotlight in recent weeks and is dropped to the bench with Filip Jorgensen coming in.
Tosin Adarabioyo also comes in to the starting XI as Reece James starts as captain.
Two changes to your Chelsea XI! 🫵🔵#CFC | #CHEWHU pic.twitter.com/5HoROe1FSL
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 3, 2025
Chelsea XI: Filip Jørgensen, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson
West Ham team news
New signing Evan Ferguson is not involved for West Ham as Bowen starts up front.
Andy Irving also starts in midfield but Lucas Paqueta is not involved.
Introducing our starting XI 🥁 pic.twitter.com/aMet0ajBMP
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 3, 2025
West Ham XI: Alphonse Areola, Aaron Cresswell, Maximilian Kilman, Vladimír Coufal, Emerson, Tomás Soucek, Andy Irving, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Carlos Soler, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen