Chelsea will feel confident based on their form under the new manager that they will have enough to navigate the task of facing West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
Liam Rosenior has won five of his first six games in charge, and recorded his biggest victory yet in the week against Napoli in the Champions League.
Their 100% Premier League record continued with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, where Estevao Willian was the star of the show.
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We are backing the Brazil international to keep his place in the side, making it three games in a row the youngster would have started.
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Here’s the rest of The Chelsea Chronicle’s lineup to take on West Ham, with three points a necessity to maintain their place in the Champions League places.
Chelsea’s best XI to beat West Ham
Robert Sanchez made a crucial save to deny Romelu Lukaku late on in the Champions League clash, and he will retain his place in the starting side.
It is time for Liam Rosenior to drop Malo Gusto, and in a bid to protect Reece James, Josh Acheampong will begin the game at right-back.
Trevoh Chalobah was a surprise exclusion from the starting side against Napoli, although it won’t be long before he is back in the XI.
Benoit Badiashile will also return, as we are advising Rosenior to name a completely changed back four for the weekend.
This will also see Jorrel Hato start instead of Marc Cucurella, who is in dire need of a rest.
In midfield there will be far fewer changes. Moises Caicedo will be in the starting side despite the Napoli game being not one of his best performances.
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Alongside him will again be Andrey Santos. It is becoming clear Rosenior is building his Chelsea side with Santos in mind.
Ahead of him will be captain on the day, Enzo Fernandez. The World Cup winner is continuing to regularly contribute to goals and assists.
Estevao will keep his place in the XI. It really is time for him to see a prolonged spell in the starting side.
On the left, Alejandro Garnacho will get the nod over both Jamie Gittens and Pedro Neto.
The man of the moment, Joao Pedro, will also be handed a start. He has four goals in his last three starts for the club.
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