Diame was one of the standout players for West Ham last year after moving to the Boleyn Ground from Wigan. His power, tackling and commitment won him the respect and admiration of many Hammers fans and he quickly became a fan favourite, filling the void that Scott Parker had left behind and replacing him easily. Linked with a move to Arsenal in January, nothing materialised and Diame has stated categorically he will be at West Ham for the start of the season. He goes up against Gary Medel, one of the stars of an impressive Chile international team that boasts the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mauricio Isla. Medel has forged a very impressive reputation with Sevilla over the past few season with his tenacity and South American passion being prominent in games. Cardiff splashed out a club record fee to bring him to Wales, so let's see if he can justify the hype.