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Nkunku and Colwill decisions, Mudryk shift, Gilchrist starts – Predicted Chelsea XI vs West Ham

Bobby Vincent predicts the Chelsea lineup for their crucial Premier League meeting with London rivals West Ham United this afternoon at an expectant Stamford Bridge

Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea return to Premier League action this afternoon with West Ham United the latest visitors to Stamford Bridge. Less than 72 hours after the Blues beat London rivals Tottenham, another team from London will now travel to SW6 in what is set to be an entertaining encounter.

Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson saw Chelsea come away as comfortable 2-0 winners against Spurs earlier in the week as Mauricio Pochettino's men returned to winning ways. Pochettino admitted post-match that it was the happiest he has been this season with a performance from his Blues side.

The Argentine will be desperate for a similar feeling come 4pm this afternoon. West Ham, however, are a completely different prospect to Tottenham. Pochettino was delighted with how competitive his team were against Spurs and they will need to be that – and more – against a physical David Moyes side.

What lineup will the Chelsea head coach go for given the quick turnaround in fixtures? Below, Bobby Vincent shares his prediction.

Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist
Gilchrist starred in Chelsea's win against Tottenham. The Cobham graduate made his second-ever Premier League start and kept Son Heung-min quiet throughout the 90 minutes. He 100% deserves to keep his place on the right-hand side of defence.2 of 11
Benoit Badiashile celebrates
Levi Colwill is close to returning to action, although even if he does make the squad for today's game, the England international is very unlikely to be used from the start. Badiashile, meanwhile, has drastically improved in the last two matches with the Frenchman building on his display at Aston Villa with another strong performance against Spurs.4 of 11
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella
Another one who was brilliant against Tottenham. Cucurella was used in a different role with the Spaniard tucking in centrally at times when Chelsea had possession. He did the same in the second-half against Aston Villa and he has excelled on both occasions.5 of 11

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