Man Utd Clash with West Ham: Premier League Summer Series Showdown - Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
The Premier League Summer Series returns for its second edition this weekend, with Manchester United launching their participation against West Ham United.
Chelsea claimed the inaugural title of this preseason competition two years ago, and the tournament returns to American soil in 2025 after being cancelled last year.
Bournemouth and Everton will open proceedings on Saturday evening before these two sides meet, with United seeking an elusive victory against the Hammers. West Ham have secured four wins from their last five encounters, including a commanding 2–0 success at Old Trafford in May.
Both clubs entered the summer break following disappointing campaigns, though United's 2024–25 season was particularly dismal by historical standards. In east London, Graham Potter has struggled to revitalize a West Ham team that endured difficulties under Julen Lopetegui.
The Hammers began their preseason preparations with a convincing 3–1 victory over Grasshoppers last weekend, while United managed only a tedious goalless draw against Leeds United in Stockholm.
Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of this Premier League Summer Series encounter.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. West Ham Kick-Off?
Man Utd vs. West Ham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man Utd | West Ham |
|---|---|
Man Utd 0–0 Leeds Utd - 7/19/25 | Grasshoppers 1–3 West Ham - 7/19/25 |
Hong Kong 1–3 Man Utd - 5/30/25 | Ipswich Town 1–3 West Ham - 5/25/25 |
ASEAN All Stars 1–0 Man Utd - 5/28/25 | West Ham 1–2 Nottingham Forest - 5/18/25 |
Man Utd 2–0 Aston Villa - 5/25/25 | Man Utd 0–2 West Ham - 5/11/25 |
Tottenham 1–0 Man Utd - 5/21/25 | West Ham 1–1 Tottenham - 5/4/25 |
How to Watch Man Utd vs. West Ham on TV
Country | Channel |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Premier League |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Sports |
International | MUTV |
Man Utd Team News
Man Utd's recent acquisitions have joined the squad for their United States tour, and Bryan Mbeumo could make his club debut this weekend. Matheus Cunha already featured in red (actually white) last weekend during the scoreless encounter with Leeds in Sweden.
Harry Maguire has now linked up with Amorim's group on the East Coast, having resolved a personal issue earlier this week. Lisandro Martínez has also made the trip as he continues his rehabilitation from a lengthy knee problem.
André Onana will miss the Summer Series while managing a hamstring complaint, though he's present in the U.S., unlike Amorim's unwanted players. Jadon Sancho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho have remained in England.
Tyler Fredricson, Jack Fletcher, Bendito Mantato and Ethan Williams are among the youth prospects eager to make their mark.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, De Ligt, Heaven; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Højlund.
West Ham Team News
Graham Potter has selected a 29-player squad for West Ham's summer expedition. Recent signing Kyle Walker-Peters made the journey, and the adaptable defender could debut for the club this weekend.
Another new addition, El Hadji Malick Diouf, featured for 45 minutes last weekend in the triumph over Grasshoppers.
Academy product Callum Marshall found the net in last week's win, and he's among ten West Ham youth players chosen by Potter for the U.S. trip. One of them, Ollie Scarles, appeared regularly in Premier League action last season.
Crysencio Summerville, George Earthy and Krisztián Hegyi have stayed behind due to injuries, while Edson Álvarez will later rejoin his colleagues on the East Coast after receiving extended leave following Mexico's Gold Cup triumph.
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (3-4-3): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman; Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse, Souček, Diouf; Bowen, Fullkrug, Guilherme
Man Utd vs. West Ham Score Prediction
Man Utd's preseason opener last week offered little excitement, while West Ham dispatched modest opposition. Both teams are in the early stages of their 2025–26 preparations, so anticipate significant squad rotation this weekend as both managers seek to distribute playing time widely.
Potter might mirror Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation here, which could produce a rather sluggish affair with limited entertainment.
Nevertheless, this could be an opportunity where the extra quality provided by United's two new offensive additions proves decisive. A flash of individual brilliance might swing this preseason fixture in the Red Devils' direction.