Chelsea v West Ham line-ups: Cahill returns, youngster dropped, Courtois fit, Hammers star out

Chelsea recall captain Gary Cahill for the home game against West Ham, meaning fellow centre-back Andreas Christensen drops to the bench.

Thibaut Courtois is fit to start in goal, so Willy Caballero is a substitute.

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas retains his place following the home defeat against Tottenham to make his 100th Premier League start for the Blues.

West Ham could are still without injured midfielder Manuel Lanzini because of a knee injury and defender James Collins is out with a hamstring problem.

However, striker Javier Hernandez is on the bench after recovering from illness.

Chelsea: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Cahill (capt), Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso, Willian, Morata, Hazard.
Subs: Caballero, Christensen, Emerson, Bakayoko, Drinkwater, Pedro, Giroud.

West Ham: Hart, Rice, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Zabaleta, Kouyate, Noble, Masuaku,Fernandes, Koao Mario, Arnautovic.
Subs: Hugill, Adrian, Hernandez, Evra, Cullen, Pask, Diangana.




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