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Estevao Willian breaks Chelsea Premier League record in West Ham thumping as Enzo Maresca delivers verdict
Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian breaks a Blues Premier League record in their 5-1 thumping of London rivals West Ham United on Friday evening.Aug 23, 08:16
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Chelsea injury news: Cole Palmer update provided by Enzo Maresca after Blues hit five past West Ham United
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provides an injury update on Cole Palmer after the playmaker was forced to withdraw from the Blues XI against West Ham United.Aug 22, 22:47
The Match
Match Report
No Cole Palmer, no problem for Chelsea, as the Blues hammer West Ham United 5-1 on Friday night at the London Stadium.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea on Friday night.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up away to West Ham United at the London Stadium in the Premier League on Friday night.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension list ahead of their Premier League match against West Ham United on Friday night.
Build-up
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Chelsea injury news: Wesley Fofana status revealed after fitness issues, bizarre social media development
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals whether Wesley Fofana will be available to face West Ham United on Friday night on the back of his recent fitness issues and bizarre social media behaviour.Aug 21, 11:13
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Chelsea lineup vs West Ham: Predicted XI for Friday night Premier League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up away to West Ham United at the London Stadium in the Premier League on Friday night.Aug 20, 20:21
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West Ham lineup vs Chelsea: Predicted XI for Friday night Premier League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how West Ham United could line up at home to Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday night.Aug 20, 20:21
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Chelsea vs. West Ham United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Friday's Premier League opening-weekend clash between Chelsea and West Ham United.Aug 19, 16:29
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Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. West Ham: Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill latest
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension list ahead of their Premier League match against West Ham United on Friday night.Aug 19, 16:14
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