Where: Stamford Bridge - Fulham Road - London
When: Saturday 23rd April. Kickoff at 17:30 live on ESPN
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Chelsea Team News:
The reversion by Carlo Ancelotti to a 4-3-3 system following his use of 4-4-2 and 4-3-2-1 has paid dividends and the front three are back in the old routine. Suddenly the forwards who were prolific in August and September are scoring goals again. Florent Malouda's goals tend to come in spells that was certainly the case at the start of the season and his form has returned at a vital moment: he has now scored three in four and is influencing matches again.
Ryan Bertrand, at 21 made his senior debut for the Blues after almost 150 appearances on loan. His excellent cross for Malouda will reassure those looking for more homegrown youngsters to make it at the Bridge.
Chelsea's Italian manager has hinted that he may make a few changes for this match, which may mean starts for Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres. He has already ruled out defender Alex and midfielder Ramires with hamstring injuries. Ashley Cole, who made way for Bertrand on Wednesday, may be fit to face the eastenders.
West Ham Team News:
Chelsea welcome back former blues Avram Grant, Carlton Cole, Scott Parker, Wayne Bridge and physio Andy Rolls for this match. Parker has been the Hammers' key man this season, though the price was paid and he has looked jaded in recent weeks, as has fellow midfielder Mark Noble.
Bridge has been a more equivocal success at left-back, often looking overwhelmed by the porousness of the Hammers' defending down the flanks but can still put in good shifts when really called upon.
Another loanee, Robbie Keane, has seen more action recently as the goals have dried up. He delivered by scoring the opener in the 1-2 defeat by Aston Villa last time out.
Chelsea Stats and Milestones:
Chelsea's Premier League record against West Ham at Stamford Bridge is:
1993/94 - Chelsea won 2-0
1994/95 - West Ham won 2-1
1995/96 - West Ham won 2-1
1996/97 - Chelsea won 3-1
1997/98 - Chelsea won 2-1
1998/99 - West Ham won 1-0
1999/00 - Drew 0-0
2000/01 - Chelsea won 4-2
2001/02 - Chelsea won 5-1
2002/03 - West Ham won 3-2
2005/06 - Chelsea won 4-1
2006/07 - Chelsea won 1-0
2007/08 - Chelsea won 1-0
2008/09 - Drew 1-1
2009/10 - Chelsea won 4-1
Chelsea v West Ham in all competitions
Games played 96
Chelsea wins 42
West Ham wins 36
Draws 18
Head to head in the League at Stamford Bridge
Games played 42
Chelsea wins 21
West Ham wins 12
Draws 9
Biggest league win at Stamford Bridge for each team
09/04/1966 - Chelsea 6-2 West Ham
29/03/1986 - Chelsea 0-4 West Ham
Last seasons fixture
YouTube - Premier League chelsea-west ham 4-1.mpg
Days Since:
Chelsea last won silverware: 343
West Ham won an away point to one of the 'Big 4" clubs:812
Arsenal won a trophy: 2,162
Liverpool won a trophy: 1,796
My take on the game:
i think this will be harder then it looks, West Ham have no pressure on them and Chelsea need a win simple as that. Saying that i think we will have enough to beat them but it wont be Torres's first goal day (he has that set for Spurs next Saturday).
Im predicting a 2-0 win for Chelsea with Malouda and Lampard getting the goals.
When: Saturday 23rd April. Kickoff at 17:30 live on ESPN
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Chelsea Team News:
The reversion by Carlo Ancelotti to a 4-3-3 system following his use of 4-4-2 and 4-3-2-1 has paid dividends and the front three are back in the old routine. Suddenly the forwards who were prolific in August and September are scoring goals again. Florent Malouda's goals tend to come in spells that was certainly the case at the start of the season and his form has returned at a vital moment: he has now scored three in four and is influencing matches again.
Ryan Bertrand, at 21 made his senior debut for the Blues after almost 150 appearances on loan. His excellent cross for Malouda will reassure those looking for more homegrown youngsters to make it at the Bridge.
Chelsea's Italian manager has hinted that he may make a few changes for this match, which may mean starts for Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres. He has already ruled out defender Alex and midfielder Ramires with hamstring injuries. Ashley Cole, who made way for Bertrand on Wednesday, may be fit to face the eastenders.
West Ham Team News:
Chelsea welcome back former blues Avram Grant, Carlton Cole, Scott Parker, Wayne Bridge and physio Andy Rolls for this match. Parker has been the Hammers' key man this season, though the price was paid and he has looked jaded in recent weeks, as has fellow midfielder Mark Noble.
Bridge has been a more equivocal success at left-back, often looking overwhelmed by the porousness of the Hammers' defending down the flanks but can still put in good shifts when really called upon.
Another loanee, Robbie Keane, has seen more action recently as the goals have dried up. He delivered by scoring the opener in the 1-2 defeat by Aston Villa last time out.
Chelsea Stats and Milestones:
- Since Chelsea's last league defeat against Liverpool on 6 February they have won 20 points from a possible 24.
- Chelsea have dropped only four points from winning positions this season which is the best in the Barclays Premier League.
- Chelsea have not lost a league game this season when opening the scoring.
- The Blues have come back to win after going behind on four occasions this term: West Brom away, Blackburn away, Sunderland away and Man Utd home.
- Chelsea have the best defensive record conceding 27 goals in 33 games in the Premier League this term and the third best attacking record scoring 61, more than Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham.
- Chelsea have lost seven in the Premier League this term which is the most since they lost the same number in 2003/04 when they finished runners-up to Arsenal. There opposition opened the scoring on each occasion with the Blues failing to score in six of those seven matches.
- The Blues have the second best home record in the league this season with 38 points out of a possible 48 with 12 wins against West Brom, Stoke, Blackpool, Arsenal, Wolves, Fulham, Bolton, Blackburn, Man Utd, Man City, Wigan and Birmingham, two draws with Everton and Aston Villa and two defeats to Sunderland and Liverpool.
- Nicolas Anelka's next start will be 100th for Chelsea in the Premier League and Branislav Ivanovic's next start will be his 100th for the Blues in all competitions.
- If selected, Zury Zhirkov will make his 50th appearance for Chelsea.
- Ashley Cole is due to play his 50th game of the season for club and country.
- Congratulations to David Luiz and John Mikel Obi who both celebrate their 24th birthday today (Friday).
- The Hammers have the worst record against teams from the top half of the Barclays Premier League, collecting just nine points.
- West Ham have only won one point from the last 12 available although they have lost only one of their last five away games.
- The Irons have won only two of their last 34 Premier League away games.
- No Premier League team has won fewer games home and away than West Ham's seven.
- Only West Brom and Blackpool have conceded more goals than West Ham's 58.
- The visitors have the 15th best away record in the division with 13 points from a possible 48. They have won at Fulham and Blackpool, drawn with Stoke, Wolves, Birmingham, Blackburn, Everton, West Brom and Tottenham and lost at Aston Villa, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Sunderland, Newcastle and Bolton.
- West Ham have not scored on the road since 12 February when they drew 3-3 at West Brom.
- The Hammers have come back to win just once when the opposition opened the scoring.
Chelsea's Premier League record against West Ham at Stamford Bridge is:
1993/94 - Chelsea won 2-0
1994/95 - West Ham won 2-1
1995/96 - West Ham won 2-1
1996/97 - Chelsea won 3-1
1997/98 - Chelsea won 2-1
1998/99 - West Ham won 1-0
1999/00 - Drew 0-0
2000/01 - Chelsea won 4-2
2001/02 - Chelsea won 5-1
2002/03 - West Ham won 3-2
2005/06 - Chelsea won 4-1
2006/07 - Chelsea won 1-0
2007/08 - Chelsea won 1-0
2008/09 - Drew 1-1
2009/10 - Chelsea won 4-1
Chelsea v West Ham in all competitions
Games played 96
Chelsea wins 42
West Ham wins 36
Draws 18
Head to head in the League at Stamford Bridge
Games played 42
Chelsea wins 21
West Ham wins 12
Draws 9
Biggest league win at Stamford Bridge for each team
09/04/1966 - Chelsea 6-2 West Ham
29/03/1986 - Chelsea 0-4 West Ham
Last seasons fixture
YouTube - Premier League chelsea-west ham 4-1.mpg
Days Since:
Chelsea last won silverware: 343
West Ham won an away point to one of the 'Big 4" clubs:812
Arsenal won a trophy: 2,162
Liverpool won a trophy: 1,796
My take on the game:
i think this will be harder then it looks, West Ham have no pressure on them and Chelsea need a win simple as that. Saying that i think we will have enough to beat them but it wont be Torres's first goal day (he has that set for Spurs next Saturday).
Im predicting a 2-0 win for Chelsea with Malouda and Lampard getting the goals.
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