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5 Bold Predictions for Chelsea vs. West Ham in EPL Week 18

5 Bold Predictions for Chelsea vs. West Ham in EPL Week 18

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It's a fitting bout between first place Chelsea and surprising fourth place West Ham. This Boxing Day matchup at Stamford Bridge has the makings of great game. With Manchester City three points behind, Chelsea will look to stay atop of the EPL.

5. Chelsea will remain undefeated at home

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5. Chelsea will remain undefeated at home

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Chelsea leads the EPL with 42 points. Stamford Bridge has not witnessed a loss this season. They are 8-0 this season. Chelsea’s high-powered offense (38 goals) will keep the streak going.

4. Cesc Fabregas will have a big game

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4. Cesc Fabregas will have a big game

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With Eden Hazard possibly out, Cesc Fabregas will continue his fine play. He leads the EPL in assists (12). Last game the Spaniard scored and assisted for Chelsea. His playmaking ability on the pitch will be on display against a surprisingly good West Ham squad.

3. Diego Costa will score for Chelsea

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3. Diego Costa will score for Chelsea

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Diego Costa has been in a scoring drought this month. He will find the back of the net against the Hammers. Costa’s Premier League debut season got off to blistering start, but injuries have slowed him down. He leads the league with 12 goals this season. Look for him to add to his tally on Friday.

2. Thibaut Courtois will record a clean sheet

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2. Thibaut Courtois will record a clean sheet

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The towering 22-year-old goalkeeper has allowed one goal in the last five EPL matches. His superb form will continue against a red-hot West Ham team, which has won four out five matches heading into the showdown with Chelsea.

1. Chelsea will dominate West Ham

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1. Chelsea will dominate West Ham

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During their last matchup, Chelsea dominated ball possession (70 percent) against West Ham. The match ended in a draw with Chelsea controlling the pace of the game. This is a different West Ham squad that will be facing Chelsea, but West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has never defeated a Jose Mourinho-led team in the EPL (3D, 5L).

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