Manchester United vs West Ham United: Match Preview
Manchester United could drop as low as 17th if they lose to West Ham United at Old Trafford today. United are having a terrible Premier League season, 15th after 6 games without a win, but have reached the Europa League final after a 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Club. West Ham are safe from relegation but have an 8-game winless streak and could finish their worst league season since 2010/11.
Recent Form
- Manchester United:
- 6 games without a league win (2 draws, 4 losses).
- Lost 4-3 to Brentford last weekend, and the defensive issues are still there.
- Mason Mount is in form, with 3 goals in his last 2 games.
- 16 league defeats, most since 1989/90.
- West Ham United:
- 8 games without a league win (4 draws, 4 losses).
- The last league win was in early March.
- Drew 1-1 with Tottenham last weekend, Jarrod Bowen scored his 10th of the season.
- Safe from relegation but struggling.
Team News & Tactics
Manchester United:
- Out: Joshua Zirkzee (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (knee), Diogo Dalot (calf), Ayden Heaven, Toby Collyer.
- Expected to play 3-4-3:
- Probable XI: Onana; Fredricson, Lindelof, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Eriksen, Shaw; Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
West Ham United:
- Out: Michail Antonio (long-term), Crysencio Summerville (hamstring).
- Expected to play 3-4-3:
- Probable XI: Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Mavropanos; Wan-Bissaka, Paqueta, Soucek, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen, Fullkrug
Key Stats
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League games against West Ham (13 wins, 3 draws), keeping clean sheets in the last 4.* West Ham have won 3 of their last 4 league games against United, as many as in their previous 28.
- United have lost 16 league games this season, the most since 1989/90.
- West Ham are winless in 8, their worst run since 2011.
- Since Graham Potter took over, only 3 teams have fewer points than West Ham.
Player to Watch
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Bowen is West Ham’s top scorer with 10 league goals and their main attacking threat without Antonio and Summerville. His movement and pressing could cause problems for United’s defence.
Manchester United vs West Ham Prediction
Manchester United 2-1 West Ham United
United’s home record against West Ham and Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund’s form suggest they could win a tight one despite both teams being in poor form.
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