Thomas Tuchel’s under-fire Chelsea play hosts to top-four hopefuls West Ham United in Sunday’s derby showdown in the English capital.
The Blues were handed a 4-2 defeat by Arsenal last time around in a blow to Chelsea’s hopes of cementing a top four berth with the likes of Arsenal and Spurs breathing down their neck.
Losing three of their last six games in all competitions has put pressure on Thomas Tuchel’s men to return to their very best with the season now into its final stages.
West Ham United, meanwhile, would look to pile more misery upon their city rivals with David Moyes’ Hammers eyeing a return to winning ways themselves after drawing 1-1 at home to Burnley in their last outing.
WHEN AND WHERE?
A chance to make amends this weekend. 👊#CheWhu pic.twitter.com/j5LKYAXI3J
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 21, 2022
Date – Sunday 24 April 2022
Time – 1 PM GMT
Venue – Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
Antonio Rudiger and Mateo Kovacic were confirmed to be the new injury concerns for Chelsea with the duo sidelined for the forthcoming derby clash.
Danish defender Andreas Christensen is likely to be deemed fit to play despite picking up a knock against Arsenal last time around.
Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi remain long-term absentees for the Blues.
MATCH PREDICTION
It is a tough match to call out but expect Chelsea to put up a solid display on home turf and secure the three points against West Ham.
