West Ham aiming for three successive home wins against Manchester United.
West Ham United vs
Manchester United
West Ham United seek to continue their home dominance against a faltering Manchester United side, as they clash at the London Stadium in what promises to be a captivating showdown on Sunday.
West Ham United
West Ham will be looking to make a return to winning ways after their 4-1 loss to Tottenham last weekend. The team went down to ten men during the match, putting Julen Lopetegui back in the spotlight over the club’s form.
The Hammers dropped three places in the table to 15th position following the loss, leaving them with 8 points. This could be an opportune moment to face Manchester United, who are also struggling on both European and domestic fronts.
Having achieved successive home wins against the Red Devils, West Ham could secure three victories on home turf against them for the first time since a streak from 1974 to 1977. Impressively, they managed to do so without conceding, and they could aim for three consecutive home clean sheets against Manchester United in league history.
Julen Lopetegui commented in a pre-match press conference, ‘Manchester United is one of the best teams in the world, and we have to be ready to face them. We need to play well, work hard, and our aim is to beat them.’
A 4—1—4—1 formation with Michail Antonio leading the attack might be on display. However, Mohammed Kudus is suspended for three games after being sent off for violent conduct in the match against Spurs.
Manchester United
Manchester United gave up a one-goal lead in Thursday’s clash, eventually succumbing to a 1-1 draw with José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe. "Two tough away games. Of course, when you are taking the lead, [drawing] it shouldn't happen; we had chances to make a second goal," Erik ten Hag said after the midweek Europa League draw.
Manchester United, who have only won two of their last 17 Premier League matches in London (2W, 5D, 10L), are now looking to pick up back-to-back victories following the 2-1 win over Brentford last time out. A 4—2—3—1 with Joshua Zirkzee, who made the assist for United’s only goal in the Europa League clash against Fenerbahçe, in attack is expected.
Rasmus Højlund, who failed to convert a clear-cut chance in that game, will also be vying for a place in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s injury woes continue to deepen, with as many as eight key players ruled out for the weekend’s clash, including Mason Mount and Harry Maguire.
