Danny Murphy has shared his prediction for Saturday’s London derby between West Ham and Chelsea.
The match, held at the London Stadium, has recently favored the home team, with Chelsea managing only one point in their last three visits. This presents a significant challenge for Enzo Maresca’s squad.
Chelsea fans are eager for Christopher Nkunku to return to the lineup after his match-winning goal against Bournemouth, though competition for forward spots is fierce this season.
West Ham has conceded six goals in four league matches, indicating that their revamped defense is still finding its footing. This gives Chelsea a chance to create some serious scoring opportunities.
Murphy anticipates a high-scoring affair, predicting Chelsea will edge out West Ham. He stated on talkSPORT, “Chelsea have shown flashes of brilliance with their creative players. There’s no way this ends 0-0… I’m going for a 3-2 Chelsea victory.”
Chelsea will need to assert themselves physically, as they have occasionally struggled against more robust teams. West Ham’s Michail Antonio, known for causing trouble for Chelsea in the past with three goals and two assists against them, will pose a challenge.
Meanwhile, Blues center-back Levi Colwill has been showing signs of growth in his defensive role. He, along with the rest of the backline, will face a significant test in this away match at West Ham.
