Team News: Carlton Cole starts for West Ham United

Carlton Cole starts up front for West Ham United as they entertain Arsenal at Upton Park.

The striker has scored three goals in as many Boxing Day appearances, and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has handed him the chance to add to the record against the Gunners.

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has named Olivier Giroud up top with Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil operating behind the Frenchman.

West Ham Adrian, O'Brien, Tomkins, Collins, McCartney, Jarvis, Nolan, J Cole, Noble, Diame, C Cole

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Walcott, Giroud

You can catch live commentary of the game here.