Chelsea did take all three points at the London Stadium last season, but history is not in their favour

It’s been a tough start for the Hammers, who were comfortably beaten 3-0 by newly promoted Sunderland in their opening fixture under Graham Potter.

Chelsea, meanwhile, didn’t fare much better, labouring to a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. In truth, Enzo Maresca’s side were lucky to escape with a point after Eberechi Eze had a free-kick controversially ruled out.

The Blues looked flat for much of the game and only registered a shot on target in the 89th minute through Liam Delap, which has already raised eyebrows over their high-profile summer signings and whether they can deliver.

Chelsea did take all three points at the London Stadium last season, but history is not in their favour. They’ve only managed three wins in their last 11 visits, and it’s been over a decade since they strung together consecutive away victories against West Ham. The most recent meeting saw Chelsea edge a 2-1 victory.

West Ham: Mads Hermansen, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Nayef Aguerd, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tomás Soucek, Edson Álvarez, El Hadji Diouf, Lucas Paquetá, Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen.

Chelsea: Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Josh Acheampong, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, João Pedro.

MANAGERS
Graham Potter has faced Enzo Maresca on one occasion, recording a loss.

Enzo Maresca has faced West Ham on two occasions, recording only victories.

Graham Potter has faced Chelsea on seven occasions, recording four draws and three losses

HEAD TO HEAD
West Ham and Chelsea have faced each other 124 times, with Chelsea having an advantage: 57 wins, against 44 wins for West Ham.

At the London Stadium, West Ham has an advantage in duels against Chelsea: 31 wins in 63 games. Chelsea has 22 wins.

In the English League, 108 matches have been played between the two teams, with West Ham winning 39, 22 draws and Chelsea winning 47.