The Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night promises to be an exciting London derby.
Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, says he has not yet decided whether goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will play after his error allowed Manchester City to score last Saturday.
Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Benoit Badiashile are still out. Jarrod Bowen, the captain of West Ham, may make a comeback after missing a month due to a foot fracture.
While Crysencio Summerville is questionable because of a hamstring ailment, Lucas Paqueta will have to take a fitness test because of a groin issue. Following his ban, Konstantinos Mavropanos is once again available.
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- VIDEO: Portugal Stuns Germany 2-1 to Reach UEFA Nations League Final
In a thrilling UEFA Nations League semi-final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Portugal edged out hosts Germany 2-1, securing their place in the final scheduled for June 8, 2025.
The encounter faced an initial setback due to a sudden hailstorm, delaying kickoff by 10 minutes as players sought shelter from the intense weather conditions.
Once underway, Germany took the lead in the 48th minute with Florian Wirtz heading in a precise cross from Joshua Kimmich. Portugal responded in the 62nd minute when Francisco Conceição unleashed a stunning long-range shot to equalize.
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The decisive moment came in the 68th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo, earning his 219th cap, scored his 137th international goal by converting a low cross from Nuno Mendes, putting Portugal ahead.
Germany pressed hard in the final minutes, with Karim Adeyemi hitting the post and Marc-André ter Stegen making crucial saves to keep Germany in the game. However, Portugal’s resilient defense held firm, ensuring their progression to the final.
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Looking Ahead
Portugal will now face the winner of the Spain vs. France semi-final in the Nations League final on June 8 at the Allianz Arena. With this victory, Portugal aims to secure their second Nations League title, adding to their 2019 triumph.
Germany, despite a strong performance, will compete in the third-place play-off, seeking to conclude their campaign on a high note.
–Deeprows Sports
- Nigeria’s Worsening Flood Crisis: Over 200 Dead, Millions Affected
Nigeria is in the grip of one of its deadliest flood disasters in years, with torrential rains triggering widespread devastation across 30 of the country’s 36 states. The floods, which began intensifying in late May, have now claimed over 200 lives and left more than 500 people missing and presumed dead.
Epicenter: Mokwa, Niger State
One of the hardest-hit areas is the town of Mokwa in Niger State, where flash floods swept through communities in the early hours of May 29. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, leaving over 3,000 people displaced and hundreds feared lost. Emergency crews have ceased rescue operations, believing there are no further survivors.
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Widespread Destruction
The scale of the flooding is national. In Kogi State, more than 2 million residents have been displaced and over 200 communities submerged. Across the country, millions remain at risk as rivers overflow and dams reach critical levels.
The situation has been made worse by outdated infrastructure, inadequate drainage systems, and poor urban planning. Water releases from hydroelectric dams have also contributed to downstream flooding in several regions.
A Climate Wake-Up Call
This disaster highlights Nigeria’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events, which scientists attribute to climate change. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns are overwhelming infrastructure not built to withstand such conditions.
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Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid groups working to deliver food, water, and temporary shelter. But with roads washed out and entire communities cut off, humanitarian access remains a serious challenge. There are growing concerns about disease outbreaks and long-term displacement.
As the floodwaters slowly begin to recede in some areas, the true cost of the disaster is only beginning to emerge. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness, sustainable urban planning, and climate resilience measures across Nigeria.
-Deeprows News
Head To Head
With an overall score of 8-0 in their last two Premier League encounters, Chelsea is hoping to defeat West Ham in three straight top-flight games for the first time since 2011.
The Blues’ 31 Premier League victories over West Ham are second only to their 36 wins over Tottenham.
In their last 18 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge, the Hammers have only triumphed once, 1-0, in November 2019.
Against the odds, can they pull a surprise at Stamford Bridge today?
Meanwhile, West Ham in their last eight league games has only won twice. In the first ten minutes of games this season, they have given up nine goals, which is their highest ever in a season and two more than any other team before the most recent round of games.
Can Chelsea build on West Ham’s poor form and thrash them at home?
These questions are begging for answers. The answer is in the stomach of the outcome of today’s match.
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BOTH TEAMS POSSIBLE LINEUPS
Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
West Ham Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Areola (GK); Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Paqueta, Kudus; Bowen
– Deeprows Sports
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