Chelsea's excellent start to the season continued before the international break, with José Mourinho's Premier Leauge favourites recording a 2-1 win away at Anfield. They're now four points clear of second-placed Southampton at the top of the league, and dislodging them is looking an increasingly impossible task for their competitors.
Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the EPL online
Chelsea should consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League table with a win over West Brom on Saturday.
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This weekend they go up against a West Brom team that has made a solid, if unspectacular start to the season under Alan Irvine. They've won just three times in their opening 11 matches, but that is enough to place them four points clear of the relegation zone. It looks like they will have more than enough quality to survive the drop once again this season.
Key player - Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Diego Costa has made a lightning start to his Premier League career, finding the net 10 times in his opening nine matches. His mixture of blistering pace and battling strength has seen him adapt perfectly to English football, and the variation inherent in Chelsea’s build-up play. Whether it’s from a long ball played in behind the defence, or a cross from deep, Costa has every chance of getting on the end of it.
Key matchup - Saido Berahino vs. the Chelsea defence
With West Brom having hired an unproven manager in Irvine over the summer, many expected them to be sucked into a relegation battle. Instead, they’ve made a pretty solid mid-table start, in no small part thanks to the exploits of their young striker Saido Berahino, whose pace has made him a fantastic outlet on the counter for the Baggies. He could well cause problems for Chelsea’s defence.
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: None. In doubt: Cesc Fàbregas (hamstring).
West Bromwich Albion injuries and suspensions
Out: Jonas Olsson (achilles). In doubt: Sébastien Pocognoli (hamstring).
Chelsea’s only injury concern is Cesc Fàbregas, who is doubtful with a hamstring problem. West Brom are used to going without centre-back Jonas Olsson sidelined, as he’s yet to make a single appearance this season. Belgian fullback Sébastien Pocognoli missed out on international duty with a hamstring problem, and so is doubtful here.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 3 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
TV: NBCSN, Mun2 (U.S.), Sportsnet regional networks (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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