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Good news for West Ham with Manuel Lanzini and Javier Hernandez set to return for Chelsea clash

An injured Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United leaves the pitch and is substituted by Javier Hernandez of West Ham United during the Premier League m...
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West Ham United face the daunting prospect of a trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium on May 5,...

According to a report from Football.London, West Ham have received a huge boost ahead of their clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with the news that Manuel Lanzini and Javier Hernandez could be back and available for selection.

The Hammers earned a vitally important three points last time out against Southampton, and they now sit in 14th position in the Premier League table, just four points adrift of 10th placed Bournemouth.

Javier Hernandez of West Ham celebrates scoring his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in...

Their season has been undermined by a plethora of injuries to some of their key players, and that must be taken into account with regards to their lowly position in the league table.

According to Football.London, though, West Ham have received a huge double boost ahead of their clash with the Blues on Sunday, with the news that both Lanzini and Hernandez could be involved, having missed their win over the Saints.

Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park on October 28, 2017 in London, England.

A victory at Stamford Bridge would go a long way to securing their Premier League status for another season, and having the South American duo back amongst the squad will go a long way to helping their chances of doing just that.