Chelsea can today reclaim a place in the Premier League’s top four when they host West Ham. A reasonably poor run of form has sent Enzo Maresca’s side down into sixth as things stand but the Blues could move at least level on points with Newcastle and Manchester City with a point against the Hammers. A win, however, would see them leapfrog both and move back into fourth. Still, the Irons do appear to be building under former Blues boss Graham Potter, who is making his first return to Stamford Bridge since his sacking last year. If they can claim a victory against a Chelsea side who do appear to have stalled of late, it would be some statement of intent from Potter.

A London derby on the day of the transfer window deadline is likely to be packed with narrative. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Malik Ouzia and Dom Smith will be providing expert analysis from the ground!. You couldn’t call it the most convincing of starts from Filip Jorgensen in the home goal. He looks a little jittery. 14 mins: Best chance of the game so far as Madueke fires wide when attempting to shoot across Areola after good work from Jackson.

A change in look for Enzo Maresca tonight, who is usually a tracksuit manager through and through. He’s smartened up but I’ll be honest, he does look a bit like he’s just come from a day at sixth form college. He’s got his smart shoes and trousers on, but a Nike puffa jacket up top. 07 mins: Chelsea want a penalty after Cucurella brought down in the box by Emerson as the pair grappled before a Blues corner.

Nothing given!. 04 mins: Not a lot to report on in the opening stages, with neither side having created too much just yet. KICK-OFF!. Standard Sport’s Malik Ouzia and Dom Smith are in attendance... Confirmed West Ham XI: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell, Emerson; Soucek, Irving, Soler; Bowen, Kudus. Subs: Fabianski, Foderingham, Mavropanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Casey, Scarles, Orford.

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson. Subs: Sanchez, Chalobah, Acheampong, Gusto, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Neto, Nkunku, Guiu. Graham Potter says his sacking at Chelsea might have been for the best. Potter was sacked in April 2023 with the Blues 11th in the Premier League table, having lost 11 of his 31 matches in charge. He returns to the dugout at Stamford Bridge on Monday night when his West Ham side are the visitors in the Premier League.