West Ham today host Chelsea in the Premier League’s early kick-off. It would be fair to say the Hammers are yet to have clicked under new manager Julen Lopetegui, winning only one of his opening four games in charge. Still, victory in a London derby the Irons have enjoyed some decent success in over the past few years would be some statement of intent as this new-look team beds in.

The Blues, meanwhile, have been solid enough since their defeat to Manchester City on the opening weekend. Despite so much off-field turbulence, Enzo Maresca has overseen a decent if unspectacular start. Slowly but surely, Chelsea look to be settling under their new coach.

Today’s London derby kicks off another busy weekend of action in the Premier League. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Malik Ouzia will be providing expert analysis from the ground!

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Jackson at the double after some dreadful defending from West Ham.

41 mins: Big improvement from West Ham of late but the longer they go without scoring, the more tension will rise.

38 mins: Certainly an improvement from West Ham since the second goal and Lopetegui has made changes early.

Soucek replaces Rodriguez...

32 mins: Paqueta plays in Kudus, who finishes well.

Still, the forward had gone a touch too early and it’s flagged as offside.

29 mins: VAR does not overturn the decision. Chelsea perhaps lucky to get away with one there.

28 mins: The Hammers want a penalty after Fofana appears to drag Paqueta.

To VAR we go!

24 mins: The Hammers need a spark. There’s little doubt they have players who can produce something out of nothing but they just haven’t seen enough of the ball.

Who are you and what have you done with Nicolas Jackson? Two chances, two clinical finishes. It helps, though, when you're essentially playing against 11 cones in claret and blue. Laughable defending.

17 mins: GOAL!

Chelsea knock the ball around for what feels like an age with absolutely no pressure from West Ham.

The move finds its way to Jackson, who races behind and slots past Areola.

Chelsea are getting all sorts of joy down the left. West Ham have got one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league in Wan-Bissaka supposedly at right-back, but twice he's been caught miles up the pitch, leaving Alvarez to try and cover against Jackson. It's a mismatch.

Fofana goes into the book for again pulling back Summerville, who has looked bright down West Ham's left side.

Sanchez almost has a moment to forget as he comes out after a long ball into the box. Kudus gets ther ebefore him but he puts too much power on the balland Chelsea eventually manage to get it away.

You can almost hear a pin drop here and can you really blame the West Ham fans?

The winger has started the season brightly and attempts to curl one into the bottom corner... but it goes wide of the post.

I mentioned earlier Lopetegui has not been a happy man and he makes the first change of the afternoon already. Soucek comes on for Rodriguez.

Paqueta slides in Kudus with a an outstanding through ball - the Ghanian finishes the move but it's immedietly ruled out for offside.

West Ham are on top.

Summerville attempts to plays a one-two with Paqueta and is dragged back by Fofana inside the box.

A VAR check follows and the on field decision stands after a lengthy delay. Lopetegui is not a happy man down there!

West Ham have regained some control and if anyone is going pose threat, it's going to be Kudus. He's been their brightest spark so far.

The West Ham boss is screaming from the sideline and I'm sure every single one of those West Ham players can hear him.

Surely it can only get better from here?

My colleague KATHRYN BATTE is watching this one from the press box and here is her thoughts on the second goal.

The visitors double their lead!

Chelsea move the ball well in the centre of the field and Caicedo slides Jackson through on goal and he expertly dispatches.

The defending from West Ham has been horrific.

Chelsea commit bodies forward and are caught on the counter. Emerson comes in from the left and is brought down by Fofana.

Paqueta's low free-kick strikes the wall.

Jackson is proving to be a massive threat down this left side. He travels with the ball and delivers a cross into the box but Palmer's effort goes wide of the post. Bright start from the visitors!

The Chelsea star has been caught a few times and was limping in the opening exchanges. One to keep an eye on.

West Ham take a quick freekick of their own, Kuduas then whips in a cross into the backpost but it just about goes beyond Summerville.

What a start!

West Ham are caught sleeping as Chelsea take a quick free-kick near the half way line. Jackson plays a one-two with Sancho and runs through on goal before putting the balls through Areola's legs and into the back of the net

It's the hosts who get us underway this weekend.

Players lined up in the tunnel and we're now just moments away from the kick-off.

Let's go!

As mentioned earlier, Tosin Adarabioyo is set for his first start for Chelsea in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca has opted for three centre-backs in the team, but it will be Wesley Fofana who will slot in at right-back in the absence of Reece James and Malo Gusto.

Both sets of players are currently going through their pace with kick-off approaching.

It's due to be a full house at the London Stadium this afternoon. The atmosphere should be a great one too even though it's the daunted 12:30 kick-off.

Not long to go until we're underway!

These two sides last met at the London Stadium in August 2023 and it was the hosts who claimed a 3-1 victory.

Goals from Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta did the business for the Hammers. They would love a repeat of that today.

It's been a bright-ish start to the day in London. Let's happy it stays that way... but don't hold your breath.

Jadon Sancho in Chelsea colours is something i'm still adjusting to, but here we are.

As mentioned earlier, it's his first start for the Blues... will today be the start of the resurrection of his Premier League career?

Julen Lopetegui makes two changes from the 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend.

Michail Anotnio drops to the bench as Crysencio Summerville comes into the side. Lucas Paqueta also replaces Tomas Soucek.

Jadon Sancho starts for the first time as a Chelsea player having impressed off the bench against Bournemouth last weekend with an assist.

There's also a first league start for Tosin Adarabioyo following his free transfer from Fulham, while Enzo Fernandez returns after an illness.

The teams news will be out in five minutes or so. In the meantime, here's something to warm you up for this weekend.

Mail Sport's Ian Ladyman sat down with Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan to talk on a range of topics including his return to the club this summer and Pep Guardiola.

Have a read below!

Another weekend of Premier League action you say? No complaints from me.

It an action-packed weekend of sports with football, F1 and boxing coverage coverage to follow on Mail Sport in the coming two days... but the action starts at the London Stadium this afternoon.

It's a London derby. West Ham host Chelsea. Stay tuned for all the build-up, live match updates and post-match reactions.