Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is confident going into their clash with high flyers West Ham United.

West Ham have been rewarded for playing a more attacking style this term and go into the derby in a credible fourth place.

Matic feels their expansive football will make for an easier match this time, even though they are much higher in the table than last time.

"I saw them a couple of games this season and I think that they are very strong, they play very well," he said.

"But I think that the opponent plays how you let them play, so we have to be focused on our game. If we are ready for everything and if we play like I know we can play, I'm not scared of anybody.

"We know that we play for Chelsea and especially at home we have to take the three points."