West Ham vs Chelsea preview: What time does it start, what TV channel and where can I watch it live?
A look ahead to the EFL Cup match at the London Stadium
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Michy Batshuayi: The Belgian striker had a productive August, getting a double against Bristol Rovers and coming off the bench to score the equaliser against Watford. However, he has drawn blanks since then, not helped by the fact that he has been restricted to fleeting appearances from the bench. Tomorrow would be an ideal time to get back on track.
Best stat…
Following Dimitri Payet’s assist for Winston Reid on Saturday, the France international now has 13 assists in the Premier League this calendar year, more than anyone else in the division.
Remember when…
The Hammers piled more pressure on the Blues in December 2012, as Chelsea failed to win for the seventh league game in succession? Juan Mata put the away team in front early on, but Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maïga ensured that the points remained in east London.
Player to watch…
Nathaniel Chalobah: He provided a delightful assist for Victor Moses in the recent win against Leicester City and is beginning to get opportunities with the Chelsea first-team. Having had no fewer than six loan spells, the rangy and energetic midfielder looks set to be an important figure at Stamford Bridge for years to come.
Past three meetings…
Chelsea 2 (Hazard, Costa) West Ham 1 (Collins)
Premier League, August 2016
Chelsea 2 (Fabregas 2) West Ham 2 (Lanzini, Carroll)
Premier League, March 2016
West Ham 2 (Zarate, Carroll) Chelsea 1 (Cahill)
Premier League, October 2015
Prediction
Form guide…
West Ham: LWLDWW
Chelsea: LWLWWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 7.45pm BST on Wednesday
TV: Highlights on Channel 5, 10.30pm BST on Wednesday
Odds…
West Ham: 50/13
Chelsea: 5/6
Draw: 3/1
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