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West Brom vs Chelsea confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture today

Frank Lampard is aiming to get back to winning ways in the league (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Frank Lampard is aiming to get back to winning ways in the league (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea head to West Brom on Saturday hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League.

The Baggies have so far suffered two defeats from two games after promotion back to the top flight and already look set for a season of struggle.

Slaven Bilic’s side also got knocked out of the EFL Cup in midweek by Brentford, on penalties, so need to find form and confidence quickly.

Chelsea were beaten by Liverpool last week, but won their opening match and saw off Barnsley in the cup in midweek.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.

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When is the match?

The game kicks off at 5:30pm on 26 September at The Hawthorns.

How can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Ultra HD. Subscribers can also watch the game via the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

What is the team news?

The Baggies are without the injured Kenneth Zohore and suspended Kieran Gibbs. Hal Robson-Kanu and Kamil Grosicki are both unfit to start.

Chelsea are still waiting for new signing Hakim Ziyech to regain full fitness, while Christian Pulisic and Billy Gilmour are similarly out injured.

Confirmed line-ups

WBA: Johnstone; Furlong, Ajayi, Ivanovic, O’Shea, Townsend; Pereira, Sawyers, Livermore, Diangana; Robinson.

Chelsea: Kepa; Alonso, T Silva, Christensen, R James; Kanté, Kovacic; Werner, Havertz, Mount; Abraham.

Odds

West Brom - 8/1

Draw - 17/4

Chelsea - 2/5

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