September 21, 2024, Premier League, 5th round.
West Ham United
home game vs.
Chelsea
Concerned.
West Ham United only ranked 9th in the league last season due to multiple fronts, and did not qualify for the Europa League this season. In the off-season, they tried to get back to the European zone by signing Kilman, Somerville, and Rodriguez, but they only got 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the new season, which is not up to the expectation. They've improved their squad but haven't integrated the new players into the system and are still relying on last season's starters.
Chelsea's off-season also crazy reinforcements, the midfield has a lot of young talented players, the establishment of Palmer as the core after the pass-control style of play, the team like a "nerve knife" difficult to predict. Playing depends on the individual ability of the players, good form can score a lot of goals, bad form may not even the weak brigade can not play. Sancho joined the performance is good, Felix also played well, as long as these players are stable, the Blues combat power is guaranteed. The coaching staff has to rationalize the relationship between the players, so that the young lineup can give full play to its power.
The strength gap between the two teams is not big, although Chelsea has the advantage of the lineup, but it is not difficult to beat West Ham United on the road. West Ham United have to get points, or else they will be too far behind in the opening game to qualify for Europe. Chelsea relies on the players' form and tacit understanding, good form and willingness to contribute to the team will have the fighting force, otherwise it is difficult to get points.
Favoring Chelsea to win narrowly in this one: 0-1 or 0-2
