The biggest issue ahead of this fixture appears to be the ‘rumoured’ injury to one of [**West Ham’s**](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-have-12-5m-transfer-bid-rejected-for-salthouse-saints-star/) starting players. In an ideal world Nuno would be starting the same eleven as beat Sunderland last weekend but the possibility exists that one of the Irons’ senior players may have suffered a niggle after Thursday when the pre-match video appeared to show the full squad training well.
As reported by _hammers.news_ and others this morning, the possibility exists that there may well be one change depending upon a late fitness test. Which makes predicting Nuno’s line up something of a gamble.
So we’ll go for the ‘official’ version: Unchanged from last week which means;
**Areola| Wan Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles | Fernandes Soucek | Bowen, Taty, Pablo, Summerville**
But if there ‘s a last minute amendment made by Nuno with one of the above swapped out – it’ll prove the ‘knock’ rumours.
_**Predictions:**_
Gonzo 2-2 well respected point
Matt 2-0 Chelsea win
Sean 1-0 West Ham away win and massive three points
Martin 1-1 grab the point and run
_We’ll have news of the official starting XI at 4.15 and will aim to publish it fast so check back later for news of Nuno’s line up. There’ll also be ‘player ratings’ after the game and change for readers to post their own reactions after the game as we open up the comments’ section so – see you after the game!_