Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has made his prediction for the Blues' Premier League clash against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge today (September 3).
Thomas Tuchel's side go into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Southampton at the St. Mary's Stadium. They have won just two out of their first five Premier League matches so far and sit in 10th place in the table.
West Ham United, meanwhile, are 14th in the table after winning just one of their five matches so far. They drew 1-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium in their last match.
Sutton believes it will be a tough match for the hosts and in his column for the BBC, he wrote:
"I don't know about this one. Chelsea have signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but things aren't right at the club. Thomas Tuchel is agitated and he could come under pressure if they don't win this game."
He added:
"West Ham are getting there now. I expect Chelsea to win if both teams turn up but I do have a feeling West Ham will get a point from this."
The Blues have made nine signings this summer and spent the highest money by a single club in this window. They have boosted their defense with Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana and Denis Zakaria. In attack, they have signed Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The west London club have also invested in some youngsters this summer, especially in midfield. They have signed Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei and Gabriel Slonina.
Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang make his Chelsea debut against West Ham?
The former Arsenal striker will not be able to play against West Ham United after he suffered a jaw injury during a horrific robbery at his home.
The Gabon striker will miss out for at least a couple of weeks, but could feature before the international break, which is set to begin after September 17.
Regarding Aubameyang, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said in a press conference (via The Telegraph):
“We try with a mask. It depends a little bit on what the specialists say who create the mask for him. And then how he adapts to the mask, so maybe it could be Tuesday, although maybe this is very soon. So maybe it’s Fulham, maybe it is a week later."
He added:
“The very latest is after the national break, but we try to push things and Auba is happy to push things. He is out there now at the specialist to get his mask done and then he tries, I think, Sunday in training.”
Aubameyang, 33, has scored 68 goals and provided 16 assists in 128 matches in the Premier League for Arsenal. He will look to replicate his goalscoring exploits with Chelsea as well.
Lawboy4reel
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This is why u need not talk to much
Herve2
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how did you do to play for chelsea you?
Feadiprsuy
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Angrybird007
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I just want Broja on the pitch
Don’t be surprised he gonna use Kai 😂
misabcdenp
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Tuchel is too overrated by some Chelsea fans
cimbdmz
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I just want Broja on the pitch
ismab1000
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Best to bear enye team
Lubcemntz
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🙏
Etilomi0147
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Fearless squad🔥🔥 Sub: Kepa Silva Azpilicueta Chalobah Chiwell Kante Jorginho Gallagher Loftus Cheek Ziyech Pulisic Broja
Kicelnpstu
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if chelsea lose,,,, Tuchel must go
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and you will become the gaffer, right?
Dusbcklsu
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Children of no faith! My confidence is 100% that Chelsea beats Westhampton. Don't want to know how they'll do it, but three points is certain. COYB!
you're a dreamer...:. wait and see.
Mikbklnos
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pundits your job is to talk & talk, you are not magician
fiwbelotuy
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i think the coach should try this line up , mount, jorginho and harvetz must be benched
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but u pipo with loftus
nuscelptyz
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not the team but coach do why Jorginho should be bench but these coach will still use him, look in this game I prefer Broja a head of Havertz but no the coach will still use him that's the problem we are having now.
You are correct bro. Mendy, Jorginho and Havertz should be dropped
Vesckpstu
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Westham is overrated. Chelsea will beat them today, they're underdogs and will remain so
rucelpst
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i think the coach should try this line up , mount, jorginho and harvetz must be benched
midestivah
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Tuchel is overrated 😴
you're the overrated one here, your sense of reasoning is overrated
Richyrichcfc93765
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Children of no faith! My confidence is 100% that Chelsea beats Westhampton. Don't want to know how they'll do it, but three points is certain. COYB!
Yucikmns
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1_1
Gresham
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My mom once told me not to pay so much attention on negativity, so I'll simply say COME ON YOU BLUES I stay positive we will make it
Wisdomkyenda
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Today Chelsea will shut everyone’s mouth who are doubting that they will win
Desaelosz
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if chelsea lose,,,, Tuchel must go
Fombdnops
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correct score Chelsea 1-2 Westham
CHELSEAR
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I am not confident of chelsea winning WestHam. Lets not give 3 whole point to them. Save Chelsea
Tunerri
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Wow!!! Chelsea are now Man Utd of last season Things are not right at this club
Yimbeilz
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Beating West Ham will never come easily but I am worried for Chelsea. There is no confident in the team
not the team but coach do why Jorginho should be bench but these coach will still use him, look in this game I prefer Broja a head of Havertz but no the coach will still use him that's the problem we are having now.
soziklruz
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Tuchel is overrated 😴
Una go just dey type rubbish as it’s comes to una head on this app . Check d record b4 u spit ur rubbish
AlexanderMadrid
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Tuchel is overrated 😴
he is overated and went to 6 finals in 18 months if you don't have sense don't make it public just go to your room turn to your pillow and disclose your senselessness to it. Manchester United never won a single trophy in almost 6yrs but he won 3 trophies in just 12 months finished top 4 twice and you opened your mouth and called him overated anyways that's what you expect from a visitor
tibeknruz
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Tuchel is overrated 😴
AlexanderMadrid
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Beating West Ham will never come easily but I am worried for Chelsea. There is no confident in the team
my brother 0 confidence bro it's so worrying but let's see today's outcome thou
nuscelptyz
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Beating West Ham will never come easily but I am worried for Chelsea. There is no confident in the team
AlexanderMadrid
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Westham Utd is one of the clubs that Tuchel struggles against....since he joins Chelsea,he beat them only once
you lie he met them thrice lost 1 won 2
nodaopstuz
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Westham Utd is one of the clubs that Tuchel struggles against....since he joins Chelsea,he beat them only once