West Ham vs Chelsea: Premier League match preview

West Ham fans will be hoping for a better performance from their side after the loss to Crystal Palace prompted boos from the home supporters.

Chelsea, who enjoyed victory in the League Cup final on Sunday, will hope to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

If it wasn’t for a home defeat against Bradford in the FA Cup, Chelsea would still be aiming to complete the quadruple this season after bagging the League Cup and remaining in contention for the Premier League and Champions League trophy. Their lead at the top of the league was strengthened over the weekend as Manchester City dropped points at Anfield but Jose Mourinho’s side cannot afford to lose concentration.

West Ham’s poor form in recent weeks have seen them fall to ninth place on the Premier League table and a humiliating defeat to West Brom in February saw them crash out of the FA Cup. Sam Allardyce’s side haven’t recorded a league win since January and they’re in need of one if they wish to remain in the top 10 come the end of the season.

KICK-OFF: Wednesday, 7.45pm

PAST THREE MEETINGS…

Chelsea 2 (Lampard, Hazard) West Ham 0, Premier League, December 2014

Chelsea 0 West Ham 0, Premier League, January 2014

West Ham 0 Chelsea 3 (Lampard 2, Oscar) Premier League, November 2013

STATS…

Since 1991, these two sides have met at least twice every season – Chelsea have won 24, West Ham have won 10 and they’ve drawn 8 times.

West Ham had 66% of the possession as well as 22 shots on goal in their last fixture but still conceded three goals.

Chelsea haven’t won the Premier League title since the 2009-10 season but are now five points clear at the top of the table.

ODDS…

West Ham to win: 21/4

Chelsea to win: 3/1

Draw: 8/13

TV: Highlights on BBC1 Match of the Day at 10.45pm