Opta’s Supercomputer is backing Chelsea to defeat Brighton, with the Blues emerging victorious in 41.1 per cent of their simulations. The Seagulls, though, are unbeaten in their last three top-flight home games against teams starting the day in the top four – and will be full of confidence having just knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup.

A 13-day gap between matches has provided West Ham with an opportunity to reset, however, having last played away to Chelsea prior to the fourth round of the FA Cup.