Chelsea head to rivals West Ham United on August 22 aiming for their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Enzo Maresca's FIFA Club World Cup champions kicked off the new campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Crystal Palace as West Ham lost 3-0 on the road at Sunderland.

The Premier League weekend gets rolling with a London derby on August 22 as West Ham United host rivals Chelsea at the London Stadium. The Hammers endured a miserable opening weekend to the 2025/26 campaign, as Graham Potter's side lost 3-0 at newly promoted Sunderland.

Chelsea must find a way to become the sum of their spending in the final third if the world champions are to become English champions again

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Aston Villa are considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson before the transfer window shuts, reports claim.The Telegraph say the Blues value the striker at around £60m, but that Villa

Noah Okafor’s arrival at Leeds United from AC Milan pushed Premier League spending in this window to a record $24.17m.

Under previous head coach Thomas Frank, Brentford progressively improved their set-piece prowess. Last season, they had the lowest xG conceded per 100 corners, while creating the sixth-best. Frank threw a variety of schemes at teams, most of which involved his players stationed near the penalty spot constantly moving around to confuse opponents.

Villa’s Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are also tracking him, amid the constant uncertainty over Alexander Isak's status on Tyneside. The Magpies are convinced Jackson is a suitable option for them, after missing out on a host of transfer targets this summer.