Didier Drogba 4/5 to return to the scoresheet against the Hammers

Just when West Ham appeared to be pulling away from the relegation zone, they were beaten 2-1 at home to Bolton last Saturday, something which keeps them just three points clear of trouble. It’s likely to get worse after this weekend, with Chelsea no bigger than 1/4 (Canbet) to beat them at the Bridge and a tempting 3/4 (betfair) to lead at half-time and full-time.

The Blues returned to winning ways when beating Stoke last Sunday, although it was the third match running where Didier Drogba failed to score. They say you can’t keep a good man down and the Ivorian should be backed at 4/5 (Stan James) to return to the scoresheet this Saturday. Coral offer 3/1 that he scores first or last, while Victor Chandler offers 12/1 that Deputy Drog scores a hat-trick.

West Ham are a massive 14/1 (bet365) to follow in the recent footsteps of Manchester City and win this match, while you can back them at a best price 5/1 (Paddy Power) to take a point from this London derby, as they did when the teams met in December. Carlton Cole (12/1 Paddy Power) should certainly make it a testing afternoon for John Terry, with the striker having an outside chance of making the World Cup squad.