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Chelsea travel to the London Stadium seeking a response after a disappointing opening-weekend draw against Crystal Palace.
The Blues are being tipped as potential title contenders this season, with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot even claiming Chelsea should have lifted last season’s crown.
West Ham began its campaign with a 3-0 defeat at newly promoted Sunderland and are struggling for form, with Graham Potter's side having recorded just five wins from their last 20 matches alongside 10 losses. Meanwhile Enzo Maresca’s side will be aiming to continue its current streak of three consecutive wins against West Ham, having scored 10 goals while conceding just one.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch West Ham vs Chelsea in the United States and UK on Friday.
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 8pm UK time at the London Stadium. The good news for US fans is that means there's early wake-up call today, unlike most Premier League games!
For fans watching the game Statestide, it's a 3pm start Eastern Time, while Pacific Time will be 12 noon.
Is the game on TV?
The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK, with coverage getting underway from 7pm.
The game will also be available for streaming via Sky Go, or through the Sky Sports website if you get your subscription through another provider.
Meanwhile, fans in the US can watch the action live on the USA Network, with streaming options available via NBC.com.
Early team news
Tosin Adarabioyo remains a doubt after missing Chelsea’s opening fixture due to injury, though the problem has been described as “very minor.”
Romeo Lavia is also uncertain, while Levi Colwill continues to be sidelined for most of the season with an ACL injury.
Nicolas Jackson is available again following suspension, but along with Christian Nkunku, he is unlikely to feature amid ongoing transfer speculation.
As for West Ham, Edson Alvarez is expected to miss out as he nears a move to Fenerbahce. Crysencio Summerville is closing in on a return from a long-term hamstring issue, though this match may come too soon for him.
Despite conceding three goals on his debut, Mads Hermansen is expected to keep his place in goal over Alphonse Areola.
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