It's the reverse fixture of our season opener but this time in a different competition (EFL Cup) and also mark our first visit to the London stadium since last season when the Hammers moved to the venue.

The manner we dismantled our visitors from Manchester on Sunday makes a statement that the blues will be fighting for trophies on all available fronts this season.Our hosts on Wednesday night meanwhile managed a late narrow victory over Sunderland at the weekend but were beaten at Stamford Bridge in Antonio Conte's first competitive game back in August. Eden Hazard opened the scoring from the spot early in the second half before Collins equalised for West Ham with thirteen minutes of normal time left.In form forward Diego Costa made sure we matched on with all three points striking late on to send Stamford bridge into raptures.

Chelsea are in the round of 16 having beaten Leicester City in extra time.Cesc Fabregas netted twice in extra time after Cahill and Azplicueta had pulled the blues level after going 2:0 down.

Our hosts on Wednesday night needed a Dimitri Payet last gasp free kick to scramble past league two side Accrington Stanley.The victory came after a run of four consecutive defeats but Slaven bilic men have now won their last two league games with a 1:0 scoreline.

West Ham Route To Round 16
West Ham 1 Vs 0  Accrington Stanley

Chelsea Route To Round 16
Chelsea 3 Vs 2 Bristol Rovers
Leicester City 2 : 4 Chelsea (AET)

Team News

Both managers are expected to make wholesale changes to the team especially Conte who have a tough test away to the St Marys this weekend.

N'golo Kante,Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois could be given a well deserved rest for the trip but could be sent into the game if things get nasty as we saw against Leicester City in the previous round.

Skipper John Terry is in line to make a return to match action having returned from an injury sustained in September against Swansea. Mikel however is yet to appear in a matchday squad this season and is also in contention to start at the London Stadium.
Probable Chelsea Lineup
Courtois; Ivanovic,Terry,Azplicueta; Matic,Oscar,Alonso,Moses;Pedro, Batshuayi, Willian

Kick off time is 19:45 GMT

Go Blues!