West Ham did the double over Chelsea last season, winning 1-0 at Stamford Bridge and then scoring a stoppage-time goal to triumph 3-2 at home in July.
The Hammers haven’t won three in a row against Chelsea in the top flight since a run of four between September 1972 and March 1974.
Chelsea are in danger of losing three Premier League games in a row for the first time since November 2015.
Chelsea have lost their final league match before Christmas in just two of the past 30 seasons, against Leeds in 1999 and Leicester in 2018 (W19, D9).
Frank Lampard scored the winning goal when Chelsea defeated David Moyes’ Everton 2-1 at Wembley in the 2008-09 FA Cup final.
West Ham are aiming for a third consecutive away win in the league.
The Hammers have won half of their six away league matches this season.
West Ham have taken 13 points from their past six games in the top flight.
David Moyes has not won any of his 15 Premier League matches as a manager at Stamford Bridge (D7, L8).
West Ham have played more Premier League fixtures on a Monday than any other team. This will be their 79th.
The Hammers have played 114 times since 20th October 1923 when they played in the old division one.
West Ham have won 42 games drawn 22 games and lost 50 games to the West London club.
God that was painful- we dominated for all but first and last 10 minutes. Didn’t create anything. Afraid that was wrong line up and we got no luck. Used it all up against Villa!
Oh dear. ‘Nightmare’ against Chelsea. Wheels have fallen off the wagon. Even with Captain Mark Noble dictating an upbeat tempo. Pokey little stadium doesn’t suit us!
We’ll be back.
COYI
So time to change the record books please 👏 . We would all love to beat Chelsea but what a tough game . We have had more than our fair share of tough games but came through it with pride . The lads will have to put in a shift & every player needs to be on it and keep showing the team spirit and fight . COYI , you can do it ⚒