That comes on Friday night at the London Stadium, and this was sufficiently damaging to West Ham as a team and as a club that manager Graham Potter — 90 minutes into the season — was asked about “bouncing back”, if an immediate response is required against their London rivals. Even the club’s media asked him. It’s how bad this felt by 5pm.

Defensive decisions & Delap Dilemma: 3 key questions in Chelsea vs. West Ham originally appeared on The Sporting News Chelsea head to rivals West Ham United on August 22 aiming for their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

However, the chance to play in the Champions League this term could be appealing after Brugge secured a 3-1 victory in the first-leg of the play-offs against Rangers away from home. The West Ham target played 89 minutes last night against the Scottish Premiership club and the Belgian club are expected to get the job done next week in the second-leg.

How has sobering opening-day Sunderland defeat impacted the mood of the coach, squad and hierarchy - and what can they do about it?

Phil answered: Not sure who West Ham have in mind when it comes to their midfield, but it lacked legs and energy against Sunderland, pre-requisites at all times, and especially when you go to a newly-promoted team on the first day of the season. West Ham were overpowered and overrun on a very chastening day for manager Graham Potter.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's trip to West Ham on Friday as he explores a move away from the club.

West Ham United have set their sights on two alternatives for Mateus Fernandes as Graham Potter searches for a new midfielder.

Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini could leave the club this summer.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham United are serious in their pursuit of the number 7.The Londoners are back with a huge