Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Chelsea today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
West Ham United FC 1 - 5 Chelsea FC
West Ham United vs Chelsea
22:10The full-time whistle blows to a chorus of boos as Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium. The Hammers made the perfect start after Paqueta fired in a stunning 25-yard effort into the top-right corner of the goal. However, the Blues equalised through Joao Pedro's powerful header after a deft flick-on by Cucurella at the near post. The visitors' took the lead as Joao Pedro turned provider for Neto to volley in an effort from outside the six-yard box. After lovely work from Estevao on the right flank, Fernandez tapped into an empty net for Chelsea's third. The second half was no different for the Hammers as the visitors' scored a fourth through Caicedo. It was poor from goalkeeper Hermansen who struggled to keep hold of the ball from a corner kick. Chalobah slotted in Chelsea's fifth after Joao Pedro took advantage of some poor defending in the West Ham penalty area. The result sees the Blues move up to first place in the Premier League table with four points, while West Ham are rooted at the bottom of the table in 20th place. Enzo Maresca's side were clinical in front of goal and this was reflected through an xG of 2.93, whereas Graham Potter's side managed an xG of 0.94. Thank you for reading and take care!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:57FULL-TIME: WEST HAM 1-5 CHELSEA
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:55CHANCE! Ward-Prowse has an opportunity to score a consolation for the home side but sees his 18-yard free-kick blocked by the Chelsea defence. The resulting corner from the left-hand side is met by Kilman, but for some reason the former Wolves defender heads wide of the right-hand post!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:55We will have three minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:52YELLOW! Hato goes into the referee's notebook after lunging in on Potts. That was not necessary by the former Ajax defender!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:50Bowen looks to create something on the left flank. The Hammers captain drives at Hato in the Chelsea penalty area but Tosin is there to clear the danger away for a corner kick. The resulting set piece sees Aguerd head over Sanchez's crossbar.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:48The London Stadium is emptying out as the West Ham supporters have had enough. This has been a long evening for Graham Potter's men as they have struggled to take control of this game. Paqueta's stunning opener seems like a distant memory.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:45The Chelsea supporters are in a buoyant mood as they watch their team dismantle the home side. For West Ham, eight goals is the most they have ever conceded across their opening two games of a top-flight season.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:41Enzo Maresca makes another change as Gittens comes on for the lively Estevao. The young Brazilian was a menace on the right flank and was rewarded with an assist for Fernandez's first-half goal.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:39The third Chelsea change sees Fofana come on for Chalobah. It was Chalobah's first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 29th December 2024 against Southampton.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:39SAVE! It is Chelsea's turn to attack as James plays a lovely through ball to Estevao on the right flank. The young Brazilian has acres of space but decides to take another touch before firing an effort towards goal, but Kilman gets in the way and Hermansen just about retrieves the ball!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:37CHANCE! West Ham are starting to create opportunities even though it is too late. Paqueta plays through Wilson in the Chelsea penalty area. The former Newcastle forward looks to shoot but decides to pass to Walker-Peters, who sees his effort blocked by the Hammers' defence!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:34Graham Potter makes another substitution as Soucek is replaced by Walker-Peters.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:33The second Chelsea change sees Hato come on for Cucurella.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:33Enzo Maresca decides to make a triple change. The first change sees James come on for Gusto.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:31The Blues have scored five goals in a game for the first time since 4th December 2024 against Southampton (W5-1). Enzo Maresca will be pleased with this performance after seeing his side draw 0-0 against Crystal Palace in last week's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:28Enzo Maresca decides to make a substitution by replacing Delap for Andrey Santos.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:29WIDE! Bowen picks up the ball on the right flank before taking on Cucurella. The Hammers captain creates some space and whips in a teasing cross to the far post, but Wilson heads wide past the left-hand post.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:28Chelsea are just the third away team to score five times inside the opening hour of a Premier League London derby after Spurs vs Wimbledon in May 1998 and Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in November 2024.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:25Joao Pedro gets another assist this evening. The Brazilian has been in fine form against today's opponents, having scored one goal and providing two assists.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:24GOALLLLLLL! WEST HAM HAVE COLLAPSED! Neto whips in a corner kick from the right-hand side of the pitch. Hermansen struggles to get a hand on the ball and Joao Pedro is there to tee up Chalobah in the six-yard box, who slots past the hapless Hammers goalkeeper! West Ham 1-5 Chelsea!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:22The home supporters have had enough and they are leaving the London Stadium. West Ham have been completely outplayed by the visitors, who have been in stunning form this evening.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:19GOALLLLLL! SO POOR FROM WEST HAM! The corner is delivered by Fernandez from the left-hand side of the pitch. Hermansen gets a glove on the ball, but he can't hold it and Caicedo is there to poke into an empty net! The West Ham goalkeeper will not want to see that again! West Ham 1-4 Chelsea.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:18Just as they did in the first half, the Blues are dominating possession of the ball. Even with those half-time changes, West Ham are struggling to get into this game. Cucurella wins a corner after seeing his cross blocked by Kilman on the left flank.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:16OVER! HE SHOULD HAVE SCORED! Fernandez darts towards the West Ham goal before finding Neto on the left flank. The Portugal international passes the ball back to the Argentina international, who blazes his 10-yard effort above Hermansen's crossbar!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:12Chelsea will be hoping to continue from where they left off. The Blues have done really well to score three goals, especially after the setback of losing Palmer in the warm-up. Estevao did really well in the first half and was rewarded with a fine assist for Fernandez's goal.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:10We are back underway for the second half at London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:09The second West Ham change sees Todibo replaced by Potts.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:08Before the second half begins, Graham Potter replaces Fullkrug for Wilson.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:03OFFSIDE! West Ham think they have regained the lead, but Fullkrug's fine strike is ruled out by VAR for offside. It was Todibo who was offside as the France international went too soon. What a start this has been at the London Stadium!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:04Chelsea's clinical finishing in the first half is reflected through an xG of 1.65, whereas, West Ham have struggled to create any chances after Paqueta's goal. This is highlighted through an xG of 0.18.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:00Estevao is played through on the right flank and the young Brazilian darts forward with the ball but Diouf is there to make the challenge. Soon after, Fullkrug goes down after coming together with Cucurella and Tosin.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
21:00The half-time whistle blows to a chorus of boos as Chelsea lead West Ham 3-1 at the London Stadium. In what has been an entertaining game, the Hammers took the lead after Paqueta fired in a 25-yard effort into the top-right corner of the goal. The Blues were not behind for long as Joao Pedro converted a header after a flick-on from Cucurella at the far post. Chelsea soon took the lead as Joao Pedro turned provider for Neto to lash in a sublime volley just outside the six-yard box. The visitors wanted more and eventually got their third after good wing play by Estevao on the right flank, with the young Brazilian teeing up Fernandez to slot into an empty net. The Opta predictor currently has Enzo Maresca's men as favourites to win the game with a 93% chance.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:53HALF-TIME: WEST HAM 1-3 CHELSEA
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:51CHANCE! The ball is popped into the Chelsea penalty area and Bowen retrieves the ball. The West Ham captain has his back to goal and decides to go for an overhead kick but sees his tame effort easily saved by Sanchez.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:46Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca has decided to play Liam Delap and Joao Pedro together. The surprise change has Delap playing up front with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto all playing behind him. Nicolas Jackson has served his suspension but remains missing from the matchday squad as he seeks a move away during the summer transfer window. Chelsea will be hoping for another clean sheet in today's game. The Blues have gone three Premier League games without shipping a goal for the first time since February 2023 – they last enjoyed a longer run in March 2021, when they went four without conceding.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:47There will be six minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:46Joao Pedro provides the assist after some quick thinking from the Brazilian. The former Brighton forward has been in great form for the Blues this evening.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:45GOALLLLL! CHELSEA LEAD! West Ham lose possession just outside their penalty area as Paqueta goes down under a challenge from Chalobah. Joao Pedro retrieves the ball before delivering a fine cross across the home side's goal with Neto evading Wan-Bissaka and firing in a sublime volley just outside the six-yard area. West Ham 1-2 Chelsea!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:45OVER! West Ham are struggling now! Joao Pedro flicks the ball up before darting forward. The Brazilian has some space and decides to shoot from 30-yards but sees his effort sail over Hermansen's crossbar!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:45Bowen tries to break away but is stopped by Gusto. Chelsea have dominated this game after Paqueta's opener. It seems the home side want half-time to come quickly.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:42It has gone very quiet at the London Stadium as the home supporters are stunned by Chelsea's clinical finishing. They will be hoping the Blues take their foot off the gas!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:41It was amazing play from Estevao on the right flank. It is the Brazilian's first assist in the Premier League this season. He has done really well after coming in late for Palmer.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:41GOALLLLL! AMAZING BY ESTEVAO! The young Brazilian nicks the ball from the Hammers' defence before driving forward to the byline. He has the presence of mind to deliver a low cross from the right-hand side and Fernandez is there to tap home from six-yards out! West Ham have imploded! West Ham 1-3 Chelsea!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:41Fernandez has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 4th May 2025 against Liverpool.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:34Diouf has been very lively for West Ham this evening. The wing-back is played in by Ward-Prowse on the left flank, but he is unable to get past Chalobah!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:32After that stunning Paqueta opener, the Blues responded strongly. Maresca's men have been clinical in front of goal, and he will be hoping they continue their fine form in front of goal. For Potter, he will be hoping his side can stay in this game as they are struggling to maintain possession of the ball.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:29Neto has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 20th April 2025 against Fulham. The Portugal international has now scored three goals in nine appearances in the Premier League against the Hammers.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:23Since signing from Brighton, Pedro has been in amazing form for the away side. The Brazilian has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 12th April 2025 against Leicester City.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:19The assist is from Cucurella, who nods the ball on for Pedro to head home. It is the Spain international's first assist of the Premier League season.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:18Goal Niclas Füllkrug
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:17GOALLLLL! JUST LIKE THAT CHELSEA EQUALISE! The corner kick is delivered from the right-hand side. Cucurella heads the ball on at the near post and Pedro converts with a fine header! West Ham 1-1 Chelsea!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:17CHANCE! Neto finds space on the left flank before delivering a ball with his right foot into the Chelsea penalty area. Estevao is ready to convert the opportunity, however Diouf does well to head away for a corner kick...
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:14Diouf provided the assist after doing well to steal possession from Estevao inside the Chelsea half. It is the Senegal international's first assist of the Premier League season.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:14West Ham have avoided defeat in their last six matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-2 loss to Chelsea on 3rd February 2025. The Blues will need to wake up as they have been sluggish so far.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:12WHAT A GOALLLLLLL! THIS IS A STUNNER! Estevao loses possession of the ball to Diouf, who plays a pass to Paqueta inside the Chelsea half. The Brazilian drives forward before lashing a sensational effort from 25-yards-out into the top-right corner! Sanchez had no chance! West Ham 1-0 Chelsea!
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:13After five minutes and 39 seconds, Paqueta has netted West Ham's earliest goal in a Premier League game against Chelsea since Michael Carrick netted inside five minutes in October 2001.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:07This is only the second Premier League game Palmer hasn't featured in for Chelsea since the start of last season (also vs Arsenal in March), and the fourth overall since joining the Blues. The away side will be hoping they can claim the three points without the England international.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:05A nice start to the game before Gusto fouls Soucek in the middle of the pitch. Palmer watches on after pulling out of the Chelsea matchday squad due to injury. Apparently, the England international felt something and could no longer continue.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
20:01We are underway for the first half at London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:59Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between West Ham and Chelsea at London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:59WEST HAM SUBS: Kyle Walker-Peters, Callum Wilson, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Alphonse Areola, Guido Rodriguez, Ollie Scarles, Freddie Potts, Andy Irving, Callum Marshall.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:59WEST HAM (3-4-1-2): Mads Hermansen; Nayef Aguerd, Maximilian Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo; El Hadji Malick Diouf, Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Lucas Paqueta; Niclas Fullkrug, Jarrod Bowen.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:59BREAKING! Cole Palmer is out of the Chelsea squad after injuring himself in the warm-up. Estevao will replace the England international, and it is a perfect opportunity for the young Brazilian to shine at the London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:57The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in East London. Graham Potter will be hoping for a win today as the Hammers have won just two of their nine home Premier League matches under the former Chelsea manager (D3 L4), picking up nine points. No Hammers manager has ever won fewer than 10 points in their first 10 home games in the competition, with 10 points the lowest currently by both Alan Curbishley and Avram Grant.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:41Graham Potter makes one change from the starting line-up that suffered a 3-0 defeat to Sunderland last week. Tomás Soucek comes in for Guido Rodríguez, adding a much-needed physical presence in midfield. El Hadji Malick Diouf makes his second Premier League appearance for the Hammers after signing from Slavia Prague. The Senegal international is the first player aged under 21 years old to start both of West Ham's opening two games of a Premier League season since Declan Rice in 2019-20, and the first defender to do so since Anton Ferdinand in 2005-06.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:41CHELSEA SUBS: Jamie Gittens, Filip Jorgensen, Dario Essugo, Andrey Santos, Jorrel Hato, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Josh Acheampong, Estevao.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:36CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Liam Delap.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:30Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after a 0-0 stalemate against Crystal Palace in last week’s Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had multiple opportunities to win the game in the second half but were fortunate to not fall behind after Arsenal-bound Eberechi Eze’s free-kick was ruled out by VAR. Enzo Maresca will be hoping his side can claim the three points today and there is optimism as Chelsea have won five of their last seven Premier League meetings with West Ham (D1 L1), and overall have 32 wins in the competition against the home side, only beating Spurs more often (37).
West Ham United vs Chelsea
19:30Hosts West Ham return to action after losing their opening Premier League fixture against newly promoted Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Hammers succumbed to a shock 3-0 defeat after goals from Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor. Even though one Premier League game has been played, there is pressure on manager Graham Potter to get it right against his former club Chelsea. The home side have won four of their last eight home Premier League games against Chelsea (D2 L2), but did lose 3-0 at the London Stadium last season.
West Ham United vs Chelsea
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