Chelsea are set to face West Ham on Saturday, aiming for consecutive Premier League victories. Despite off-field issues involving ownership disputes between Bedhad Eghbali and Todd Boehly, Chelsea managed a 1-0 win against Bournemouth, thanks to Christopher Nkunku's late goal. Enzo Maresca has encouraged his team to focus on what they can control, ignoring external distractions.Maresca emphasised the importance of determination and resilience in matches. "The players read and see things on their social networks but I told them there's nothing they can do about it and we try to prepare our games in the best way," he stated. He highlighted that winning requires more than tactics; it's about grit and sometimes getting yellow cards.West Ham enters this London derby after a 1-1 draw with Fulham. Danny Ings scored a late equaliser at Craven Cottage. Julen Lopetegui, their head coach, acknowledged the need for improvement to end their two-game winless streak. "We showed fight and we ran a lot but we can do better and that's my feeling," Lopetegui commented.Lopetegui praised his team's spirit but stressed the need for better ball control. "I am happy for the reaction, the feeling and spirit of the team but we have to improve with the ball, we can do better," he added.Michail Antonio could be crucial for West Ham despite competition from Niclas Fullkrug. Antonio has contributed five goals in his last six matches against Chelsea, scoring three times and assisting twice. His next goal involvement will mark his 100th in the Premier League.Christopher Nkunku is another player to watch for Chelsea. He scored as a substitute against Bournemouth, continuing his trend of scoring all four Premier League goals from the bench. This feat ties him for most goals scored entirely as a substitute in league history.

Match Prediction: Chelsea Favoured

Chelsea are seen as favourites for this clash based on past encounters and Opta's data-driven predictions. They have won 30 out of 56 Premier League matches against West Ham, only surpassing this record against Tottenham with 35 wins.Chelsea have been victorious in their last four away league games under Maresca's guidance. The last manager to achieve three consecutive away wins at the start of a Premier League season was Pep Guardiola in 2016.However, West Ham has alternated between winning and not winning in their last ten home games against Chelsea. They defeated Chelsea 3-1 at home last season but haven't won consecutive home league games against them since the early 2000s. The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams aim to secure vital points early in the season. With Chelsea's strong away form and West Ham's potential for surprises at home, fans can expect an engaging contest at London Stadium this weekend.