Chelsea Look for First Victory Against West Ham United as Maresca Faces Key Selection ChoicesAs Chelsea prepare for a London derby against West Ham United at the London Stadium, the conversation

Chelsea’s triumph at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup heightened expectations for the Blues in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Although they were a clear fourth-favorite behind Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City, Chelsea started to get plenty of betting support and saw their odds dip more and more as the season drew nearer.

A lot has been made about Chelsea's new attack. Joao Pedro was quiet, Cole Palmer was quiet. There's also a stat going around that Palmer hasn't scored a league goal from open play since January. West Ham might prove me wrong, it is a London derby after all, but I still think Chelsea will find a way to edge it.