ANDY CARROLL returns for West Ham against Chelsea.
Antonio Conte‘s Blues are now ten points clear of Tottenham in the top flight, while the Hammers have recently cracked the top ten.
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Slaven Bilic‘s side got off to an abysmal start to the season, but have salvaged things of late – despite still sitting a mere 11 points above the relegation zone.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
What is the latest West Ham news?
Andy Carroll returns.
Meanwhile, Bilic will need to do without Angelo Ogbonna, Diafra Sakho and Gokhan Tore.
Who is definitely out for West Ham?
Crocked trio Ogbonna, Sakho and Tore are all out, until at least April and will not feature against Chelsea.
What is the latest Chelsea news?
The Blues are fortunate enough to boast a fully fit squad, as Conte will be able to choose whichever XI he wants.
Who is definitely out for Chelsea?
No Blues player is ruled out for the clash in east London.
Where can I watch West Ham vs Chelsea?
The Hammers will go head-to-head with the Blues at 8pm on Monday March 6.
West Ham vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm.
Alternatively you can follow all the action on our live blog and see the goals as they go on in our app.
Premier League form guide
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SunSport prediction
West Ham may have been performing better in 2017, but they're still no match for title-chasing Chelsea... 0-2.
West Ham vs Chelsea - Match facts
- This is the first league meeting between the sides at the London Stadium – the Hammers won just two of their last 10 Premier League games against Chelsea at Upton Park (D1 L7).
- Chelsea have lost only two of their last 21 Premier League games against West Ham United (W15 D4).
- However, the Hammers eliminated Chelsea from the League Cup at the fourth round stage this season; winning 2-1 at the London Stadium.
- Antonio Conte has lost two of his three away London derbies in the Premier League, losing out to Arsenal in September and Tottenham in January, while beating Crystal Palace in the other game.
- Andy Carroll has scored five goals in his last three home London derbies in the Premier League.
- Carroll is one goal away from his 50th strike in the Premier League and has scored in two of his last three games against Chelsea.
- Cesc Fabregas recorded his 102nd Premier League assist in what was his 300th Premier League game last weekend. He needs one more to move outright second ahead of Frank Lampard (also 102).
- Fabregas has already matched his total of assists from last season (7) and assisted twice in last Premier League game against West Ham in March 2016.
- Manuel Lanzini has scored in seven of his 11 Premier League London derby appearances (seven goals).
- He’s scored four goals in 38 Premier League appearances against non-London sides.
- West Ham will be without the suspended Michail Antonio for this match following his dismissal at Watford on MD26. He’s been involved in more Premier League goals than any other Hammers player this season (11).
- Diego Costa has scored 48 goals in 78 Premier League appearances. Should he score a 2+ goals in this game, he’ll be the 5th quickest to 50 goals in the competition after Andrew Cole (65 apps), Alan Shearer (66 apps), Ruud van Nistelrooy (68 apps) and Fernando Torres (72 apps).
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