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West Ham vs Chelsea Premier League London Derby Preview

Blog content: This evening’s West Ham United vs Chelsea London

derby promises plenty of drama and storylines. Held at the London Stadium, the fixture kicks off at 8 pm BST on Friday 22 August 2025, giving fans just enough spine‑tingling anticipation to kickstart the weekend.

Match context Chelsea 

Both teams are desperate for a positive result to bounce back from early season frustrations. West Ham are eager to settle nerves after their opening loss, while aim to build on their draw. For more context check out our review of West Ham’s season opener and our analysis of Chelsea’s recent performances. (internal links placeholders—insert links to your own relevant posts)

Team news and selection

West Ham line‑up reportedly includes Hermansen in goal with Paquetá and Bowen leading the attack.  have made changes too with João Pedro and Liam Delap starting. Key absentees from last season remain under the spotlight. (insert internal link to deeper squad analysis if you have one)

Where to watch Fans in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports.

International viewers should check local listings or streaming platforms such as USA Network or Disney+ Hotstar for coverage. For official schedule and broadcast information visit the Premier League website or your local provider. (external link placeholder—for example: “Premier League official site”)

Why it matters Chelsea 

This derby isn’t just about bragging rights—it sets the tone for each side’s campaign. A win could ignite momentum while

a loss raises questions going forward.

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