Danny Murphy has shared his thoughts on the upcoming London derby between West Ham and Chelsea.
This weekend, West Ham will host Chelsea in the Premier League, a matchup that has often favored the home team. Chelsea has only managed to earn one point in their last three visits to the London Stadium, making this a significant challenge for Enzo Maresca’s side.
Chelsea fans are eager to see Christopher Nkunku return after his match-winning performance against Bournemouth, but competition for starting positions in attack is fierce this season.
West Ham has conceded six goals in four league matches as their revamped defense continues to find its footing. This gives Chelsea hope of capitalizing on defensive lapses.
Danny Murphy predicts a high-scoring affair, favoring Chelsea. He stated to talkSPORT, “Chelsea have shown snippets of brilliance, haven’t they with all the creative players they’ve got. This ain’t 0-0, no chance… I’m going to go 3-2 Chelsea.”
Chelsea will need to win the physical battle, as they can be outmuscled at times. They will face a tough test against West Ham, particularly against striker Michail Antonio, who has a strong record against them.
Signs of growth in Chelsea’s Levi Colwill will be crucial, as he and the rest of the defense prepare for the challenge ahead at West Ham.
