Premier League: Chelsea v West Ham match preview and Live

Chelsea take on West Ham on Wednesday in their first Premier League match since the transfer of Juan Mata to rivals Manchester United. Although rarely a feature in Mourinho’s starting XI this season, Mata is sure to missed amongst supporters after an impressive Chelsea spell. The Blues face a West Ham team that sit third from bottom of the Premier League table. All three cubs in the relegation zone have 18 points, with West Ham topping this group on goal difference.

Chelsea injuries and suspensions

Out: Marco van Ginkel (knee), Fernando Torres (knee). In doubt: None.

West Ham United injuries and suspensions

Out: Winston Reid (ankle), Mohamed Diamé (knee), Joe Cole (groin). In doubt: None.

Projected lineups

Chelsea: Petr Čech; Cesar Azpilicueta, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanović; Ramires, Frank Lampard; Eden Hazard, Oscar, Willian; Samuel Eto'o.

West Ham United: Adrián; Răzvan Raț, James Collins, James Tomkins, Guy Demel; Ravel Morrison, Mark Noble; Matt Jarvis, Kevin Nolan, Stewart Downing; Andy Carroll.

Match Date/Time: Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England

TV: Premier League Extra Time, DirecTV (U.S.), TSN, RDS (Canada)

Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.)

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

Chelsea 2 (Lampard, Hazard) West Ham 0, Premier League, March 2013

West Ham 3 (Cole, Diame, Maiga) Chelsea 1 (Mata), Premier League, December 2012

Chelsea 3 (Lampard, Torres, Malouda) West Ham 0, Premier League, April 2011

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STATS…

Chelsea have won 12 and lost just one of the last 15 Premier League meetings with the Hammers.

West Ham have hit the target with just 35% of their shots this season, the lowest accuracy of any team in the Barclays Premier League.

Frank Lampard has scored five goals in his last five Premier League games against West Ham.

The Hammers have made the second most crosses from open play this season (418, behind Man Utd – 423) and have the best completion rate of any side (22.5%).

ODDS…

Chelsea to win: 1.18

West Ham to win: 15.0

Draw: 6.5

TV: Highlights on BBC 1 at 10.35pm