Predicted line-up: David Moyes makes two changes to West Ham side for Chelsea as Scot gets nine subs for first time

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West Ham United make the short trip across London to face fierce rivals Chelsea tonight.

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West Ham boss David Moyes has a number of injury doubts and absentees going into the London Derby.

Manuel Lanzini has confirmed he will miss the game.

Arthur Masuaku is out until around March after a knee operation.

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And Moyes confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Saturday that he must make a decision whether to include Michail Antonio in his squad.

Fabian Balbuena missed West Ham’s draw with Crystal Palace last time out.

And both Aaron Cresswell and Jarrod Bowen picked up knocks in that tough encounter.

All three face late fitness tests ahead of the game.

Should they come through those Moyes looks set to name two changes to the side to face the Blues.

Moyes to make two changes and switch to back five if trio come through fitness tests

He will switch back to a wingback formation to face a Chelsea side brimming with attacking talent.

Balbuena will come back into the side in place of Issa Diop.

And Ben Johnson or Ryan Fredericks will play at left wingback, taking the place of Pablo Fornals.

Moyes will also get to use nine substitutes for the first time at Stamford Bridge.

The new ruling came into effect for the current game week 14.

It will give Moyes two more options than usual and may see the inclusion of one of the club’s impressive academy youngsters.

If he decides Antonio is fit enough to play some part he may well take one of the spots in the West Ham squad but he will not be considered to start.

Predicted West Ham starting XI if Cresswell, Bowen and Balbuena pass fitness tests:

Fabianski, Johnson or Fredericks, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Benrahma, Bowen, Haller.

Moyes will have to adjust his plans accordingly depending on the outcome of the late fitness tests.

If Balbuena is out, Diop will continue.

If Cresswell is out as well then Craig Dawson may make his first West Ham start.

Bowen’s absence may hurt the most, though, with Andriy Yarmolenko literally waiting in the wings should he be ruled out.

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