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Michael Owen: My prediction for West Ham v Chelsea clash
MICHAEL OWEN is confident Chelsea will secure all three points when they face West Ham on Monday (8pm).
Michael Owen predicts win for Chelsea at London Stadium
Chelsea go into the weekend's fixtures 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League and with just one defeat since the turn of the year.
But the Blues have lost on their last two trips to West Ham, having fallen to a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat at the London Stadium earlier this season.
West Ham beat Chelsea at London Stadium earlier this season
While West Ham, who sit ninth in the table, are unbeaten in their last three games.
Owen reckons Slaven Bilic's side could cause Chelsea problems if star striker Andy Carroll is deemed fit to play.
But the former Liverpool striker is expecting Antonio Conte's table-toppers to return to Stamford Bridge with all three points.
Michael Owen says Andy Carroll could cause Chelsea problems
Owen told BetVictor: "The Hammers will be hoping to have Andy Carroll fit given the striker has a good record against the title favourites having scored in two of his last three games against the Blues.
"It promises to be a cup-tie atmosphere at the London Stadium with plenty of goals and incidents – but it is champions-elect Chelsea to come out on top for me."