Xabi Alonso will take charge of Chelsea for the first time this weekend as the Blues face Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly in Sydney. The match marks the Spaniard's debut in the dugout, with the club using the fixture to build sharpness ahead of the new campaign.
At the same time, Rangers welcome West Ham to Ibrox Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm BST. The Glasgow side have a perfect record against the Hammers, having won both previous meetings, including a 3-2 thriller. However, fans hoping to watch on television will be disappointed — no mainstream channel is broadcasting the game live. Supporters can instead purchase a one-off digital match pass via the official Rangers TV or West Ham TV streaming platforms, with highlights to follow on the clubs' YouTube channels after the final whistle.
“Xabi Alonso makes Chelsea debut in Sydney as Rangers host West Ham without TV coverage”
Chelsea face Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, with Xabi Alonso taking the dugout for the first time. Both clubs are using these friendlies to fine-tune their squads before the competitive season begins.