Graham Potter leads West Ham against his former club Chelsea as a pair of London sides aim for a first win of this young Premier League season at the London Stadium on Friday.

Several Sunderland players took the spotlight after their 3-0 victory against West Ham in the first match of the 2025-26 Premier League.

Graham potter also held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, confirming that George Earthy and Crysencio Summerville will both miss this game. New signing Mads Hermansen could debut in goal, though:

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Gary Neville explained how Sunderland thrashed West Ham 3-0 in their Premier League opener, describing their play as a beautiful imperfection.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United during the pre-season friendly match between West Ham United and Lille OSC at London Stadium on August 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)