Chelsea will be looking to maintain their 100% start to the new Premier League campaign when they travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Sunday afternoon.
However, the hosts registered their first win of the season against Everton last time out and will be looking to see their upturn in form maintained against the Blues. As well as the resurgent Hammers, Maurizio Sarri may also have some tired legs and travel weariness to contend with following his side’s midweek Europa League exertions.
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One selection dilemma Sarri will face is whether to start either Willian or Pedro on the right flank – assuming, of course, that Eden Hazard will maintain his left-wing berth.
Pedro has begun the new season in impressive form and already has three goals to his name. However, when Willian was introduced to proceedings last weekend, he produced a stunning long-range finish to get himself off the mark too.
Both Pedro and Willian are top class players, but given Pedro’s current form he deserves to retain his starting place against West Ham.
What do you think, Chelsea fans – should Sarri stick with Pedro or bring in Willian instead?