It’s less than a month to the start of the English Premier League season, the most-watched football league in the world. With a raft of new elite managers and the increased spending power of the clubs, the prestigious tournament is set to be very very exciting this year. Most teams will be eager to hit the ground running, and below are take a look at some of the most important games in the early rounds which might have a substantial impact on the entire league campaign.
4. Chelsea VS West Ham (Monday, August 15)
Antonio Conte’s first competitive match as Chelsea boss will be against West Ham, arguably the 2nd most impressive team last season. After a disastrous title defence, Chelsea hierarchy will be expecting nothing less than a top 4 finish, while West Ham will also be harbouring the same lofty ambitions. The Hammers were impressive against all the big teams on the road last season, and a potential upset can’t be ruled out this time as well.
For Chelsea, there is no better way to introduce the Italian tactician to the competitiveness of the Premier League than with a derby against ambitious opponents. The new boss would surely like to set the campaign rolling in the right direction from the very start of the season.
