The last team you’d want to face having started the season with three straight defeats is reigning champions and London rivals Chelsea, but that’s just Avram Grant’s luck right now.
The Hammers gaffer is already starting to feel pressured in the Upton Park hot-seat and the visit of Chelsea will be the last thing he needed. He will be heartened though by West Ham’s battling point against the Blues at Upton Park last season and should hand debuts to new recruits Victor Obinna and deadline day signing Lars Jacobsen and Rob Green looks to have recovered from the injury that kept him out of the England squad. It could however still be another tough afternoon for the Hammers faithful
Despite missing England’s first two qualifiers last week, Chelsea expect both Frank Lampard (groin) and John Terry (hamstring) to be fit for the trip across the capital. Carlo Ancelotti may also give summer signing Ramires his first taste of Premier League action now the Brazilian is reaching full match fitness. Chelsea remain the only team in the top-flight with a 100% record and the free-scoring leaders will be confident of continuing their form in East London on Saturday.
Last season: 1-1
Match predication: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea.