Matheus Cunha is fit to start as United bid to avenge last week's home defeat to Everton by beating West Ham and go 5th in the Premier League tonight.
They were gifted a huge opportunity to move up the table after Brighton lost to Aston Villa and champions Liverpool failed to build on their own defeat of West Ham in drawing with Sunderland.
Ruben Amorim's Red Devils have now suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches after coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park at the weekend.
There has been 41 goals in United's 13 league matches before tonight...
West Ham had discovered a bit of form before the November internationals but Nuno Espirito Santo's struggling Hammers have since thrown away a two-goal lead at Bournemouth before the limp 2-0 loss at home to Liverpool. They dropped into the bottom three last night after Leeds beat Chelsea.
AllSportsPeople brings you latest tips and predictions for the last of the midweek matches as well as how to claim 50/1 with a £10 free bet on the Ashes for a single goal scored tonight!
Who will win between Man United and West Ham United?
We're going to sit on the fence for this one and back a score draw.
The underlying numbers at the start of this season suggested things were improving for United this season, despite an underwhelming set of results.
Those results have subsequently picked up but West Ham will be well aware United still struggle when handed easy possession of the ball versus a low block.
The Irons will do just that, which could frustrate the hosts. We don't anticipate a goal fest tonight but there should be a goal or two to secure a payout on the huge Betfair sign up offer and a £10 free bet for the rest of a thrilling Ashes series after Joe Root's first century down under.
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Head-to-Head Record: Man United vs. West Ham
- The most recent outing between these two sides saw West Ham produce a surprise 2-0 win at Old Trafford back in May.
- That helped the Hammers complete a rare Premier League double against the Red Devils and means they have now won four of their last five matches.
- Overall, the two teams have clashed on 156 occasions with United coming out on top in 74 of those matches and West Ham winning 50 of those games.
Man United vs. West Ham: Form Guide
Man United – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
West Ham – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
- AFC Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham United (Premier League)
- West Ham United 3-2 Burnley (Premier League)
- West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Leeds United 2-1 West Ham United (Premier League)
Premier League Predictions: Man United vs. West Ham
With both Wolves and Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo proved that he can be very effective at building clinical counter-attacking teams.
That should be the case over time with West Ham, led by England World Cup squad hopeful Jarrod Bowen. They lack the quality to be described as favourites against an improved United side but might just sneak a score draw.
Prediction: Man United 1-1 West Ham (9/1 with Bet365)
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Man United vs. West Ham Team News, Injury Latest
Man United Team News
- Matheus Cunha was unavailable for United’s trip to south London at the weekend. He is back for this one and displaces Mason Mount.
- Mount was the scorer of United’s winner while the scorer of their equaliser, Joshua Zirkzee, has benefited from an injury to Benjamin Sesko, who should be available by the weekend.
- Aside from those attacking injury issues, the hosts also remain without experienced England international defender Harry Maguire due to a thigh injury.
West Ham Team News
- Lucas Paqueta is the major absentee for West Ham for this one after his bizarre behaviour in getting sent off for dissent against Liverpool at the weekend.
- Experienced goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is also sidelined for the Irons for this one alongside versatile and developing defender Oliver Scarles.
- Nuno has confirmed that this match will come too soon for the former Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, who picked up a knock in the draw at Bournemouth.
Man United vs. West Ham Lineups: Confirmed Starting XI’s
This is how the two sides lineup at Old Trafford tonight, with Matheus Cunha joining Bryan Mbeumo and Joshua Zirkzee in the front three.
Man United confirmed lineup to play West Ham
Man United (4-3-3)
Lammens (GK) – Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw – Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot – Mbeumo, Cunha, Zirkzee
West Ham confirmed lineup to play Man United
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
Areola (GK) – Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf – Magassa, Potts - Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes - Wilson
What are the odds for Man United vs. West Ham?
- Man United to win: 9/20 with Betway
- West Ham to win: 61/10 with 10Bet
- Draw: 4/1 with AK Bets
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Bet Builder Tips Today: Man United vs. West Ham
Our bet builder for Man United vs. West Ham today backs under 3.5 goals in the game, over 9.5 corners, Mason Mount to have a shot on target and Freddie Potts to be carded - a four legged bet builder which came to overall odds of 20/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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Man United vs. West Ham TV Channel and Live Stream
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Man United vs. West Ham in the Premier League at Old Trafford tonight:
- Date: Thursday, December 4
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go