Two managers under increasing pressure go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon as West Ham United host Manchester United in the Premier League.
Julen Lopetegui and Erik ten Hag are currently struggling in their respective dugouts as results and performances are uninspiring. The former have failed to build on the stellar work of David Moyes, while the latter have failed to turn things around after an underwhelming second season in charge.
Man Utd defeat by Tottenham Hotspur Several weeks ago felt like a new low for the Red Devils under Ten Hag. That there are so many low points to choose from is deeply concerning, but the Dutchman has steadied the ship slightly since Spurs’ visit. Three draws and a win against Brentford last weekend have eased the suffering.
Like Sunday’s opposition, West Ham have won just once in their last seven games in all competitions. The Irons have particularly struggled against the division’s traditional ‘big six’, conceding 15 times in four meetings with these noble opponents this season. Lopetegui’s men imploded in last weekend’s 4-1 defeat at Spurs and will be desperate to avoid a similar embarrassment on Sunday.
here it is 90 minutes guide West Ham vs Man Utd Sunday.
West Ham vs Man Utd H2H Record (Last Five Matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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West Ham |
Man Utd |
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Tottenham 4-1 West Ham – 19/10/24 |
Fenerbahce 1-1 Man Utd – 24/10/24 |
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West Ham 4-1 Ipswich – 24/10/05 |
Man Utd 2-1 Brentford – 19/10/24 |
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Brentford 1-1 West Ham – 28/09/24 |
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd – 06/10/24 |
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Liverpool – West Ham 5-1 – 25/09/24 |
Porto 3-3 Man Utd – 03/10/24 |
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West Ham – Chelsea 0-3 – 21/09/24 |
Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham – 29/09/24 |
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country |
TV channel/live broadcast |
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united kingdom |
Not televised, BBC Radio 5 Live (audio only) |
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united states |
royal peacock |
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canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Mohammed Kudus was rightly sent off last weekend for attacking at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is serving the first game of a three-match ban.
However, when it comes to injuries, West Ham they are far fitter than their next opponents, with summer signing Niclas Fullkrug the only absentee as he continues to battle an Achilles injury.
Lopetegui is unlikely to make sweeping changes after last weekend’s defeat, but there could be alterations in defense and midfield to help shore things up.
West Ham predicted line-up against Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville; Anthony
Ten Hag has blamed injuries for Man Utd’s struggles this season and the Dutchman certainly has a long list of absentees unavailable for selection.
In defence, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia remain sidelined, while Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount are also unavailable in midfield. In the forward line, Antony has a new concern after he was injured in the draw with Fenerbahce.
Jonny Evans should return to the squad after missing Thursday’s trip to Turkey and youngster Toby Collyer is also likely to be fit after a knock. Bruno Fernandes was suspended against Fenerbahce in the Europa League but will be captain Man Utd this weekend
Man Utd’s predicted line-up against West Ham (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnatxo; Hojlund.
It’s hard to tell which versions of these two faces will appear on Sunday afternoon. Both have shown glimpses of their quality in recent weeks, but consistency is the issue when it comes to turning the corner for good.
West Ham won exactly this game last season, but have struggled against the so-called ‘bigger’ teams. Their home record is actually worse than their away record, although Man Utd have struggled on their travels this term.
In all honesty, this could really go either way. West Ham could blow away the Red Devils or vice versa, but the safest bet is an entertaining draw.
