WEST HAM make the trip across London to Stamford Bridge knowing they could leapfrog Chelsea with a win.
David Moyes’ men are in eighth position, just one point behind Frank Lampard’s side who had been tipped by some to mount a title challenge.

Chelsea are looking to get back to winning ways against West HamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Meanwhile Chelsea will be desperate to get their season back on track after falling out of the top four following defeat at Wolves.
What time does Chelsea vs West Ham kick off?
Chelsea take on West Ham on Monday, December 21.
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is at 8pm.
What TV channel is Chelsea vs West Ham on and can I live stream it?
Chelsea vs West Ham is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
To stream the game live, head to your SkyGo account.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

Team news
Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi will undergo late fitness tests ahead of this one.
Meanwhile West Ham duo Fabian Balbuena and Michail Antonio will do likewise.
Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cresswell are also doubts.

Arthur Masuaku has been ruled out after undergoing knee surgery.
Latest odds
Chelsea 4/9
Draw 7/2
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MANCHESTER UNITED may not have won a Premier League title in seven years, but the Red Devils are proving to be winners on social media.
The Old Trafford giants are the second most talked about sports team on Twitter with LeBron James’ LA Lakers beating them to top spot.

Man United are one of the top two most talked about sports teams of 2020Credit: AFP

And the club’s Prem rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool also feature in a Top 10 list of teams who have dominated chatter on Twitter throughout 2020. 
Tracy McGraw, the platform’s Global Head of Consumer shared the insights in a blog reflecting on the biggest events by its online community this year. 
McGraw said: “Even though many sports went on pause and looked a bit different when they returned, there were still two billion Tweets about sports. 
“With no fans in seats and sports bars not an option, people turned to the sports community on Twitter to share their hot takes. 

No stadium? No problem. With no fans in seats, Twitter became the neighborhood sports bar where fans shared their feelings of excitement, disappointment, and in some cases, 😲 reactions. pic.twitter.com/9fpn1yYMYY
— Twitter Data (@TwitterData) December 7, 2020

Twitter boffins also analysed the most tweeted, liked and shared events – including major sporting moments – of a year which many Tweeters have spent mostly in lockdown. 
The LA Lakers dramatic win of their first NBA title in ten years grabbed the attention of Twitter users as the top sporting moment for followers.
The Lakers inflicted a 103-96 defeat on Miami Heat in October. 
And the Los Angeles Dodgers ending their three-decade wait to reclaim the World Series by beating Tampa Bays in the same month, was another highly popular event. 

Marcus Rashford’s open letter to MPs on poverty attracted the attention of more than 500,000 Twitter usersCredit: PA:Press Association

Other sports clashes that were most followed include Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League final defeat of PSG and Tottenham’s 6-1 drubbing of Man Utd in the Prem. 
Off the pitch United striker Marcus Rashford campaign to fight food poverty was flagged as another major moment. 
The England star’s open letter to MPs in June was liked more than 300,000 times.

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DAVID MOYES was denied an emotional goodbye to West Ham fans as he took charge of his final game for the club.It was announced earlier this month that Moyes would be leaving the London Stadium at the end of the season.David Moyes was unable to say an emotional goodbye to the West Ham faithfulCredit: GettyManchester City supporters invaded the pitch at full-time against West HamCredit: Sky SportsMoyes, 61, is closing the curtain on his time at the club on the expiration of his contract this summer after taking charge of over 250 games.And the Hammers’ clash with Manchester City this afternoon was his final game before that deal comes to an end.His side were beaten 3-1 as City clinched the Premier League title, with Mohammed Kudus on the scoresheet for West Ham.However, the travelling West Ham support were unable to thank the gaffer who has spent six years with the club over two separate spells in the dugout.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity fans invaded the pitch before the full-time whistle before storming onto the turf at the end of the match.As a result, Moyes and his players headed straight down the tunnel instead of having a moment with their fans.Home supporters already said their goodbyes to the former Everton and Man Utd boss last weekend when West Ham beat Luton 3-1 in his final game at the London Stadium.Moyes will go down in history in East London as the manager who brought major European success to the Irons.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMoyes’ record and honours at West HamA look at Moyes’ time with West Ham…

261 games in charge
112 wins
53 draws
96 losses
403 goals for
368 goals against
1.34 Premier League points per game
Three top half finishes
1 x Europa Conference League champion
Biggest win: 5-0 vs Freiburg (Europa League Last 16)
Biggest defeat: 6-0 vs Arsenal (2023/24 Premier League)

The tactician guided West Ham to Europa Conference League glory last season when the club lifted the trophy in Prague thanks to a dramatic late winner from Jarrod Bowen.But he has failed to impress this season with a number of heavy defeats scattered around – including a 5-0 loss to Chelsea and a 6-0 hammering by Arsenal.Luton fans ‘FIGHT stewards in shocking scenes at West Ham’ as Hatters see Premier League status all but endedAnd execs at the club are said to have already agreed terms with former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui to come in as his replacement.Moyes will be remembered fondly by most West Ham fans for his work during his second spell in charge of the club – having been fired after 31 games during his first crack at the job between 2017 and 2018.His efforts since his re-hiring in December 2019 have seen him navigate his way to three top half finishes in four seasons.Speaking after his final home game last week. Moyes said he was “touched” by the reception he received.He then went on to tell the West Ham website how much he has enjoyed working with the players at the club.He explained: “I have to say, they’ve been great to work with and overall they’ve been great lads.”At Rush Green, I’ve said many times that it’s been tough love with them, and some are OK to take it and some are not, but overall it’s been a great time.”Moyes led West Ham to Europa Conference League glory last seasonCredit: GettyInside David Moyes’ West Ham exit as Hammers boss rowed with technical director and had contract offer withdrawBy Jack Rosser

REGARDLESS of how it has ended, David Moyes leaves West Ham a club great and a history-maker.
The Scot, 61, did not want to go like this, his departure confirmed before the end of the season with his squad in a spiral and rows with the technical director.
Moyes has insisted all year long that he would wait until the summer to make a decision on his future on his own terms – but that option has been taken away from him.
These final months and weeks have clouded a tenure at the London Stadium which no one saw coming – and could be quickly missed if the next steps are not carefully taken.
Having been overlooked after keeping West Ham in the Premier League during his first spell in East London, Moyes returned in December 2019 to keep them afloat once more.
The ex-Manchester United manager did just that and then took the Hammers to heights they could not have imagined.
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IVAN RAKITIC gave away his Sevilla kit to Barcelona fans at the Nou Camp on Sunday.The midfielder made his first return to a fan-filled Nou Camp in Sevilla’s 1-0 defeat to Xavi’s side.
😅 Rakitic acaba en calzoncillos después de darle camiseta y pantalones a algunos aficionados de la grada de animación del Camp Nou. Ganó 13 títulos en Barcelona, jugador muy querido por los culés.@carrusel pic.twitter.com/vBlGLMuJ3u— Adrià Albets (@AdriaAlbets) April 3, 2022

Ivan Rakitic removed his shirt to give to an adoring Barcelona fan
Rakitic also dished out his shorts as a token of appreciation for the support he received during his time at Barcelona
Rakitic won 13 trophies with Barca including the treble in 2015
Rakitic left Barcelona in 2020 and never received a proper send-off due supporters not being allowed inside stadia.
And although Rakitic returned last season there were no fans inside the Nou Camp to give him a warm welcome.
That meant Sunday’s fixture was the first opportunity for Barcelona fans to show their appreciation for the 34-year-old, who won the treble with the Spanish giants in 2015.
Barcelona fans applauded Rakitic in the warm-up and in return he handed out both his shirt and shorts after the match.
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That meant he had to jog in his underwear from one end of the pitch to the tunnel.
And it was not a happy return for Rakitic as he was left humiliated by a wonderful piece of skill from Barca wonderkid Pedri, who tricked the Croatian before finding the bottom corner to score the winner.
The youngster has succeeded Rakitic in Barcelona’s midfield and would do well to replicate the Sevilla star’s success in Catalonia.
Rakitic won 13 trophies in six years with the Blaugrana including La Liga on four occasions.
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Rakitic embraced Barca matchwinner Pedri after the match
The midfielder had to jog down the tunnel in his underwear after handing out his kit
Rakitic also scored in the Champions League final victory over Juventus in 2015, so is fondly remembered by the Barcelona fanbase.
Former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also embraced Rakitic at the end of the match and had the trio had a quick chat. More