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Dec 1, 2012 at 12.45pm UK
 
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Cole (63'), Diame (86'), Maíga (90')
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Mata (13')

Preview: West Ham United vs. Chelsea

Preview: West Ham United vs. Chelsea
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Sports Mole previews West Ham United's clash with Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.

West Ham United host Chelsea on Saturday as they look to condemn their London rivals to a seventh Premier League game without a win.

Hammers manager Sam Allardyce revealed after Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United that he was impressed by his side's resilience and that may see him retain the same starting lineup from that game.

Striker Andy Carroll was substituted after an hour against United but he is expected to keep his place in the side ahead of Carlton Cole.

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez could make several changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Fulham in midweek.

Benitez has made a point of rotating players ahead of a busy December for the European champions, and that could see Eden Hazard replaced by Marko Marin.

John Obi Mikel may also be recalled to the side in place of Oriel Romeu.

Recent form

West Ham United: LDWDLL

Chelsea: LDDLDD

Possible starting lineups

West Ham United: Jaaskelainen; Reid, Tomkins, O'Brien, Collins; Demel, Nolan, Jarvis, Taylor, Diame; Carroll

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Cole, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Mata, Mikel, Ramires, Oscar, Marin; Torres

Sports Mole says: 2-1


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