Chelsea are set for a reunion with their former head coach Graham Potter when they host West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Enzo Maresca’s side are aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after suffering a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City last time out.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Aston Villa to win. Aston Villa have dominated their recent meetings with West Ham. The Villans are unbeaten in five and have won three of the last four across all competitions. U