Fulham
Fulham are likely to keep faith, with new-signing Philippe Christanval remaining on the bench.

The game has come too soon for several players including Mark Crossley, Jaroslav Drobny, Alain Goma, Sylvain Legwinski, Ian Pearce and Mark Pembridge.

Coleman knows that it will be a difficult task against The Irons, but believes that his own side have come a long way.

"The players are stronger and fitter than they were last year, but I'm not going to say we will have it all our own way against West Ham," said Coleman.

"They will have a spring in their step but I think if we play like we have been playing we will be West Ham's toughest test so far." comments from Patrick Goss at SkySport

West Ham
Saturday could well see the outstanding Teddy Sheringham dropped to the bench, with the man labelled 'inhuman' by manager Alan Pardew feeling tired in training.

"We are certainly not going to risk him. We know he can't play all the games and Teddy acknowledges that," said Pardew.

It is likely that Bobby Zamora will step into the breach, with an endorsement from Pardew ringing in his ears.

''He is desperate to start and is really showing up well in training. I have a good feeling for Bobby at the minute," added the West Ham boss.

Christian Dailly is likely to be on the bench with Tomas Repka continuing at right back.

Roy Carroll is still feeling a back injury but should continue, despite a superb performance by veteran understudy Shaka Hislop in the reserves. comments from Patrick Goss at SkySport