(Reuters) - Chelsea have called on West Ham United "to deliver a safe event" ahead of Wednesday's League Cup clash at London Stadium, a fixture with a history of crowd trouble that is viewed as a major test of security at the Hammers' new ground.
Security has been tightened for the fourth round game between the teams from east and west London, with a new police radio communications system installed, restrictions on alcohol sales and the deployment of more than 1,000 stewards at the 60,000-seat stadium.
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