Summary

  • Chelsea now 10 points behind Spurs in fourth

  • West Ham now six points above bottom three

  • FT: Arsenal 3-2 Southampton

  • Welbeck scores twice - both teams end with 10 men

  1. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Chelsea 0-0 West Ham

    Eden Hazard's tackled in the middle and Cheikhou Kouyate goes charging down the right. He does well against Antonio Rudiger but the assistant gives the throw-in Chelsea's way.

  2. Postpublished at 1 min

    Chelsea 0-0 West Ham

    West Ham send Marko Arnautovic on his way to chase the ball down the left but Gary Cahill mops up and sends it back to Thibaut Courtois.

  3. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Chelsea 0-0 West Ham

    And we're off at Stamford Bridge.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

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    Femi: Chelsea's players and the manager have all let themselves down. It’s been a shambolic season.

  5. 'Hammers need two wins'published at 16:29 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    Danny Mills
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

    The general rule is that 37 points see you safe. So, West Ham are looking at two wins from the last five to keep them up. But I can't see them getting it against a strong Chelsea side today.

    Considering Chelsea are the champions, and by their own standards, it's been very disappointing. Their recruitment was very disappointing, Antonio Conte has been grumbling about it, and as a result, it's been a very unbalanced team.

  6. A reminder of the teams…published at 16:28 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    Kick-off is just minutes away so here’s a reminder of how both teams will set up.

    .Image source, BBC Sport
    .Image source, BBC Sport
  7. David Moyes’ bogey teampublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    He may have got that victory in December at the London Stadium but David Moyes has never won a Premier League game on the road to Chelsea.

    He’s drawn six and lost eight in 14 top-flight matches at Stamford Road, while West Ham have lost their last three Premier League away games.

    Moyes has also not won in 29 away games in the league against ‘top six’ opponents and should his side lose today it will be the club’s 1,000th defeat in the top division.

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  8. 'We need more points'published at 16:26 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    West Ham manager David Moyes: "We're not safe yet. We need more points.

    "It gave us all a boost to win last weekend. It was an emphatic performance in the first half and it gave us the chance to go on and win the game quite well.

    "I'm always basing myself on the fact that 40 points is what we need to get to.

    "Hopefully it won't take as much as that, but to get to 40 is a long way to go for the teams below us. We need to focus on picking up seven or eight points ourselves."

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  9. 'We want to hope until the end'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    The Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte has been addressing the issue of catching Tottenham for the final Champions League spot.

    "It’s a big gap for sure. Eleven points with 7 games to go is a big gap but at the same time we have to try to put everything into every game and to try and win and keep hope until the end.

    "West Ham are fighting above the relegation zone and we know it will be tough but at the same time we want three points today."

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    Matt Price: Suddenly a bottom three of West Brom, Stoke and Southampton come May 13 looks likely...

  11. Hammers boosted by thrashingpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    In contrast, West Ham are on a high following their 3-0 thrashing over relegation rivals Southampton last Saturday.

    Two goals from Marko Arnautovic rounded off a terrific performance at the London Stadium and boosted the club up to 14th place in the Premier League table.

    They still have work to do as they only sit two points above the drop zone – but they do have games in hand on their rivals.

    Victory today could see West Ham move up one place and bridge a five-point gap above the relegation zone with six games remaining.

    .Image source, PA
  12. Blue days for Chelseapublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    It’s not been the season Chelsea would have liked and the defence of their title is slowly dwindling out, along with their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

    Dele Alli’s four-minute brace in last Sunday’s defeat against Tottenham was a huge blow for Chelsea and they now can’t afford to drop any points – though the top four now looks well and truly out of reach.

    Chelsea have also lost five of their last seven Premier League games - as many defeats as they suffered in total last season – which gives West Ham huge encouragement.

    But on a day when they celebrate the services of former player, coach and manager Ray Wilkins, will Chelsea throw the form book out of the window?

    .Image source, Reuters
  13. Postpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Right - that's your lot from me - there'll be more reaction from Arsenal to come but Emma Sanders will be taking you through Chelsea v West Ham. Kick-off approaching..

  14. 'Austin could be Southampton's key man'published at 16:21 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    FT: Arsenal 3-2 Southampton

    Arlo White
    BBC radio 5 live commentator at Emirates Stadium

    If I was Mark Hughes leaving the ground today I would be wondering if Charlie Austin could be the talisman to keep them up this season. His link-up play, his work rate and his finishing could all make him the key man.

  15. Chelsea's hopeful tribute to Wilkinspublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    Guy Mowbray
    Match of the Day commentator

    "There'll be a sombre mood before kick-off, as Stamford Bridge mourns the passing of a favourite son.

    "For many of my generation, Ray Wilkins was the first Chelsea player we ever heard of. For anyone who knew him, their world has lost - to use one of his own expressions - a smashing fella.

    "The best tribute the current Chelsea side could then pay would be to lift themselves to a (currently) rare win as their title defence fizzles out tamely.

    "West Ham's need is even more pressing though, and they must start with the belief that they can follow last week's vital victory against Southampton with a first away to Chelsea for over 15 years. It's still a big ask."

    .Image source, Getty Images
  16. 'Southampton lacked swagger'published at 16:19 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    FT: Arsenal 3-2 Southampton

    Nigel Reo-Coker
    Former West Ham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

    I didn't see a real belief and confidence from Southampton when they were in possession of the ball, there was no arrogance or swagger, and I think they'll need to find that if they're going to stay up.

  17. 'It got a bit out of hand'published at 16:18 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    FT: Arsenal 3-2 Southampton

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    Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's a competitive game, Saints are in a difficult position, same as us. We all want the points and at the end it got a bit out of hand. It just shows the level of competition in the Premier League.

    "I'm happy with the assist and glad to get the goals. I know when I get the opportunities in front of goal I will put them away - apart from the one I put over!

    "I thought I would get another opportunity to get a winner and I kept focused on that. The World Cup will take care of itself - I don't pick the team."

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    Rashida: As a very disappointed Chelsea supporter this season, today's line-up still does not convince me that it's a team that believes in itself.

  19. Next up...published at 16:14 British Summer Time 8 April 2018

    Chelsea v West Ham (16:30 BST)

    .Image source, Rex Features

    From one side of London to the other as Chelsea host rivals West Ham in this afternoon’s late kick-off at Stamford Bridge.

    Both sides have troubles of their own but with Champions League football seemingly out of reach for Chelsea now, it is more about pride.

    For West Ham it’s a different matter as they fight to remain in the Premier League and they will be looking to record back-to-back victories for the first time since January.

    Marko Arnautovic’s goal in the sixth minute gave David Moyes his first victory as West Ham manager against Chelsea in December and they will be hoping for a similar result this time around.

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    Chris: Never a red for Elneny.

    Vivek: Looking at Wilshere's play and reactions it seems he was told today that he is not getting a new deal.