Charlie Nicholas explains why West Ham will beat Chelsea tonight

CHARLIE NICHOLAS reckons West Ham will take Chelsea all the way to penalties tonight… and beat them.

By Lewis Winter                                 

The Hammers take on Antonio Conte's Chelsea in the EFL Cup fourth Round at the London Stadium.
Slaven Bilic's side have won their last two Premier League games but their west London opponents are on a good run of form themselves.
Arsenal legend Nicholas is predicting a feisty but close encounter.

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Antonio Conte's Chelsea take on West Ham in the EFL Cup this evening

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic look for a third straight win when they play Chelsea tonight

"This is another really decent game," he told Sky Sports.
"It's been two 1-0 wins for West Ham with Winston Reid back in team, making the difference at both ends.
"If you think there's a poor atmosphere at the London Stadium then this will test it because these Chelsea fans will make it a feisty one.

Chelsea captain John Terry is set for a first start since his injury when they visit West Ham

"This is another game, like the Manchester derby, which is going to lack discipline.
"Antonio Conte will make changes but, with the likes of Cesc Fabregas, John Terry and Willian potentially coming in, it won't be a weak Chelsea side.
"Neither side will want to give up an inch and I can see this going all the way, with West Ham winning on penalties."