Drogba and Duff back for Chelsea

Chelsea recall Didier Drogba to Chelsea’s attack in place of Hernan Crespo against West Ham at Upton Park.

Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff replaces the suspended Joe Cole while Geremi is preferred to Paulo Ferreira at right-back.

Defender William Gallas misses out because of a hamstring injury he collected during the 2-0 win over Birmingham on New Year’s Eve. Asier del Horno deputises.

West Ham manager Alan Pardew males two changes from the side which lost to Charlton at the weekend – Yossi Benayoun replaces David Bellion and Carl Fletcher is preferred to Shaun Newton.