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West Bromwich Albion have had a rough start to the Premier League, having lost 3-0 to Leicester in their first league clash before a 5-2 defeat took place at Goodison Park last weekend. This Saturday, The Baggies will take on Chelsea at home at The Hawthorns as the newly-promoted club attempt to make a mark in England’s top league.
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Chelsea, however, are also coming from a loss after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard’s side were given a nasty reality check two games into the new campaign.
Lampard said: “I expected us to be competitive with Liverpool, we competed with them in every game with them last season.
"In the first half we competed and were solid, I wanted us to be solid.
“I wanted us to be better on the ball in possession, but I thought it was something which would come in the second half. We had a few threats for them."
The Blues, who finished fourth last season, have spent more than £200m on new signings during the transfer window so far.
The London club will be hoping the pace of Timo Werner, who can run 100m in 11.1 seconds, will give them an easy victory against newly-promoted West Brom.
But the Baggies will get help from an old Blues player as the club recently signed ex-Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on a one-year deal.
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West Brom v Chelsea: Time Werner is one of Chelsea's huge signings this season (Image: GETTY)
The 36-year-old joins the club having been a free agent after leaving Zenit St Petersburg.
He told West Brom’s official website: “The Premier League is the best league in the world.
“I need to challenge myself and I am ready for the challenge.
“I am really happy to be back playing in the Premier League. I hope I am going to be successful here.
“I have a lot of ambition and I want to prove a lot of things. I will give everything for the team.”
Ivanovic won three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the Champions League, Europa League during nine years at Chelsea.
Baggies boss Slaven Bilic said of the signing: “He’s a great addition for us, a team who are newly promoted in the Premier League. He ticks all the boxes for us.
“He’s done everything in his career – it’s been magnificent. We’re delighted. He adds quality and experience on the pitch and off the pitch.
“So it is not only him, it is him plus the influence he will have on not just defenders but the whole team around him. That’s why we targeted him as one of our prime targets. It’s a great signing for us.”
West Brom v Chelsea: West Brom has signed ex-Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic (Image: GETTY)
What time is West Brom vs Chelsea?
West Brom will take on Chelsea on Saturday, September 26 at 5.30pm.
What channel is West Brom vs Chelsea on?
The Premier League clash can be watched on Sky Sport.
The game will be available on channels Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky sports UHD.