Chelsea transfer rumour: Blues target Romelu Lukaku return

Antonio Conte’s men went into this weekend’s round of fixtures ten points clear of nearest rivals Tottenham with just 12 games to go, having won 20 of their 26 league games so far.

Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers Slaven Bilic or Antonio Conte? He has put in impressive performances this season that has seen him emerge as one of Conte’s key first team players. I started two days after finishing the Euros with Italy, and to arrive at a club, with new players, a new club, to bring your ideas and to change something in the habits of my players, it’s not easy.

Head-to-head wise, all of the last four meetings between West Ham and Chelsea have witnessed at least three goals, and all four resulted in both teams getting on the scoresheet.

Romelu Lukaku signed for Chelsea in 2011 from Belgian club Anderlecht and was touted as one of the best young players and heir-apparent to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Noble also admired the leaders’ ability to “win in different ways” but also, showed recognition of West Ham’s current form, declaring that they are “playing well at the moment” and “can prove something”.

And in order for the Hammers to have any chance whatsoever of winning the game, they will need Lanzini to be at his very best. It’s a great competition for every single player, every single club and manager, and we want to reach it, stay in it and try to fight to win it. “But we must pay attention to the whole West Ham team because in the League Cup they beat us”.

The more compact ground of Upton Park played in West Ham’s favour in past years, making it a hard place to go to.

He has scored in back-to-back games against Swansea and Burnley recently, meaning he will be full of confidence for the London derby with West Ham.

“We are preparing very well in the right way with the right commitment and focus”.