Premier League Odds: Chelsea at West Ham

First place Chelsea will look to get a win on the road at West Ham on Sunday in Premier League odds in a game that can be seen on the FOX Sports Channel. Chelsea is at the top of the standings but they are feeling the heat from Manchester United who entered the weekend just three points back. Chelsea is a one-goal (-140) favorite at online sportsbooks in this match against West Ham. The total is 2.5 OVER -130 and the three-way soccer betting line has Chelsea at -250, West Ham at +750 and the Draw at +325.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard responded to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson running his mouth about United being the favorite if they are within three points of Chelsea at the start of the New Year. "Fair enough, Manchester United have a history of doing it but we have a history of getting it right as well. We are very determined this year. We have to not get caught up in what other people are saying – we are three points clear at the end of the day." West Ham is having a very poor season and it doesn’t figure to get much better in this match against Chelsea.

West Ham will get Matthew Upson back from injury but Kieron Dyer is out along with leading scorer Carlton Cole, Valon Behrami and Zavon Hines. Chelsea could be without Didier Drogba who has a back injury. Chelsea has been up and down this month in Premier League odds while West Ham has been awful, losing all three matches. West Ham has been so bad they are next to last in the standings and in the relegation zone. "We're not stupid, we understand the situation and we're working hard to rectify it and at the moment it's not easy." assistant manager Steve Clarke said.

Chelsea has won the last four matches at West Ham winning by a combined margin of 12-2. West Ham has not beaten Chelsea in any of their last nine soccer betting meetings in all competitions. West Ham has lost their last three league games, scoring just once. The Hammers have given up nine goals in their last three home games. Overall, West Ham has won just three league matches this season. Chelsea leads the league in goals scored this season. They also have the most clean sheets in the league with nine. They have lost three of their last five away games in soccer odds overall.