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Chelsea will be aiming to end their wretched run of home results on Sunday as they tackle top four contenders West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have lost three out of their last four matches in all competitions - the latest reverse coming at the hands of Arsenal.

The Gunners ran-out 4-2 victors in west London in mid-week so it goes without saying that Thomas Tuchel will be keen for his side to get back to winning ways against the Hammers. It is not set to be an easy assignment though, with David Moyes' men having found some impressive form this term.

Chelsea will attempt to pick up three points without a number of key players and you can find the latest updates on all of the absentees ahead of Sunday's game.

Every word Thomas Tuchel said on Chelsea's home form, takeover, West Ham, Rudiger, Kovacic, more

Christensen was replaced at half-time against Arsenal after an extremely poor first 45 minutes but he was not mentioned in Tuchel's pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with West Ham, so there is an assumption that he is fit to return.

: West Ham United (H) - Sunday, April 24

Rudiger was left out of Chelsea's squad to face Arsenal after picking up a groin injury. Tuchel has since confirmed that the Germany international is still restricted to the sidelines.

"For Sunday,