Chelsea vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face West Ham United in the Premier League today.
Wesley Fofana makes his Chelsea debut as the Blues host West Ham at Stamford Bridge. Conor Gallagher slots into midfield in a 3-5-2 formation, with Christian Pulisic partnering Raheem Sterling up front. Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta makes his full debut for West Ham, who have ex-Chelsea defenders Kurt Zouma and Emerson in their starting line-up.
Chelsea: Mendy, Fofana, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, James, Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Kovacic, Cucurella, Sterling, Pulisic. Subs: Arrizabalaga, Jorginho, Chalobah, Broja, Mount, Chilwell, Ziyech, Azpilicueta, Havertz.
West Ham: Fabianski, Coufal, Kehrer, Zouma, Emerson Palmieri, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, Fornals, Antonio. Subs: Lanzini, Downes, Areola, Cornet, Ogbonna, Benrahma, Coventry, Randolph.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Emerson is receiving some attention behind play after an accidental elbow to the throat. He looks to be okay to continue in the game.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Chelsea keep playing it safe through quick passes through the middle of the ground. They are looking for a way through to their attacking half and can't find any options.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
We have a game on our hands here, as we are set up for a grandstand finish.
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