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Predicted line-up: David Moyes to make one West Ham change for Wolves but could be forced to make dreaded second

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West Ham United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a huge game for their Champions League dreams this evening.

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West Ham know a win over Wolves at Molineux will elevate them into fourth place after Chelsea’s shock 5-2 defeat to West Brom.

And their hopes of Champions League football will be alive and kicking with just eight games remaining.

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West Ham enjoying revolution under Moyes and have good memories of facing Wolves earlier this season

West Ham are one of the success stories of the season under Moyes and are enjoying what promises to be their best campaign for 35 years.

One of the highlights of West Ham’s superb campaign was a 4-0 win over Wolves earlier this season.

What Moyes would do for a similar result and performance tonight.

The Hammers threw away a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Arsenal last time out before the international break.

Wolves played well and were unlucky to lose 1-0 to Liverpool in their last game.

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Moyes set to make one definite change to Hammers side

Ahead of the clash with Wolves Moyes looks set to make one change to the side which started against Arsenal.

But the Scot could be forced to make a dreaded second.

Pablo Fornals is reportedly back fit and available after missing the game against the Gunners.

Moyes will bring the hard-working Spaniard back into the side in place of Said Benrahma.

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Hammers boss could be forced into dreaded second change

But rumours are circulating that star player and matchday captain Declan Rice has returned from England duty injured.

West Ham fans will be praying the talk is not true.

If it is then Moyes will have no hesitation putting Mark Noble back into the side.

That’s despite Noble’s dismal record of one point from a possible 12 in the four games he has started this season.

It remains to be seen whether Rice is fit.

If he is then it will be just the one change from Moyes. If not then it will be two changes and expect Noble to come back in.

Predicted West Ham starting XI to face Wolves:

Fabianski, Cresswell, Diop, Dawson, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Lingard, Bowen, Antonio.

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