Striker Frederic Piquionne has recovered from the toe injury that saw him miss the draw with Tottenham.
Manchester United will welcome back captain Nemanja Vidic from a calf injury to boost their ailing defence.
Jonny Evans begins a three-match suspension following his red card against Bolton, while Paul Scholes completes his own ban.
Manchester United return to the scene of their biggest defeat of the season for a match with huge repercussions at the top and bottom of the table.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men saw their invincible aura shattered when they were humbled 4-0 in November's Carling Cup quarter-final at Upton Park, and the manager will be desperate to avoid a third defeat in four outings as United look to strengthen their grip on a record 19th title.
For West Ham, three points is a must as they scrap to survive in the top flight. Avram Grant's side have breathed new life into a campaign that appeared to be dead and buried, hauling themselves out of the relegation zone with a four-match unbeaten run.
Despite that Carling Cup defeat, Manchester United have dominated recent league meetings between these sides, winning their last five encounters without conceding a goal. However, they have struggled on their travels this season and have managed just one victory in the capital in their last five attempts.
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