Andy Carroll is in the starting XI for the first time since the final match of the 2012-13 season as West Ham United take on Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final second leg tonight.

The striker starts up front on his own, with support from Joe Cole. Ravel Morrison, who has been linked with a move away, also starts in midfield.

For Man City, Manuel Pellegrini has decided to name a strong side, with Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo in attack.

Meanwhile, Javi Garcia and Fernandinho have been chosen for the centre of midfield.

West Ham: Jaaskelainen; Tomkins, Rat, Johnson, Taylor; Nolan, Morrison, Diarra, Diame, J.Cole; Carroll

Manchester City: Pantilimon; Clichy, Nastasic, Lescott, Boyata; Lopes, Fernandindo, Garcia, Navas; Negredo, Aguero

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