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What Chelsea must do against West Ham: Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson gives verdict
CHELSEA have to put on a show against West Ham to make up for last weekend’s defeat to Tottenham.
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That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who’s tipped Antonio Conte’s men to beat the Hammers 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have put up a dismal defence of their Premier League title and look unlikely to secure Champions League qualification.
Their problems worsened last Sunday when they lost at home to Tottenham for the first time since February 1990.
Merson has now offered his verdict on what Chelsea must do when they face West Ham to make amends for the loss against Tottenham.
"It's a big game but I do fancy Chelsea," Merson told Sky Sports.
"After last week, though West Ham had a good result, it's a huge game for Chelsea.
"Chelsea have to put a show on for their fans after last week against Tottenham. That was a disaster.
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"Fair play to West Ham last week [vs Southampton], to turn up in major pressure. It's unbelievable. For me, I just think this is a game too far for them."
Chelsea are currently eight points adrift of Tottenham, who occupy the final Champions League qualification spot.
West Ham, meanwhile, are 14th and five points clear of the relegation zone.
West Ham ran out 1-0 winners when they hosted Chelsea at the London Stadium in December, courtesy of Marko Arnautovic’s strike.
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