Overview

• Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET on Friday, with U.S. coverage on USA Network and Universo and streaming on fuboTV, DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and Peacock, and U.K. broadcast on Sky Sports.
• Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku will not be in the squad as the club looks to move the forwards before the window closes.
• Both teams are winless to start the season, with Chelsea held 0-0 by Crystal Palace and West Ham beaten 3-0 by newly promoted Sunderland.
• Betting markets make Chelsea the favorite, with prices reported around -145 on the moneyline and West Ham near +400.
• Chelsea have spent roughly $325 million this summer, including a reported $74.5 million fee for João Pedro, setting high expectations for the revamped side.