West Ham Set to Battle Manchester United: Key Matchup Preview, Bold Predictions, and Starting XI Revealed
Standing on the verge of achieving five straight Premier League wins for the first time in two years, Manchester United travel to east London to face West Ham United on Tuesday night.
The Red Devils have experienced a remarkable surge since Michael Carrick assumed control of the squad at the end of January. Man Utd transformed from three consecutive league stalemates and an FA Cup loss to victories against Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur within a five-week period.
Currently positioned fourth with Champions League qualification in their crosshairs, the 20-time English title holders must maintain their momentum to fend off pursuing Chelsea and Liverpool. Their upcoming challenge involves the relegation-threatened Hammers, who are gradually gaining stability in the new year.
Nuno Espírito Santo's squad has secured four victories in their previous five fixtures across all tournaments, and possess the additional assurance of earning a 1–1 stalemate against the Red Devils in December. However, they must perform at peak level to prevent a scorching Man Utd team from claiming three points—and spare one devoted fan from losing their hair.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the Premier League encounter.
What Time Does West Ham vs. Man Utd Kick-Off?
What Time Does West Ham vs. Man Utd Kick-Off?
West Ham vs. Man Utd Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
West Ham vs. Man Utd Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
West Ham (WLWWW) | Man Utd (WWWWL) |
|---|---|
Burnley 0–2 West Ham | Man Utd 2–0 Tottenham |
Chelsea 3–2 West Ham | Man Utd 3–2 Fulham |
West Ham 3–1 Sunderland | Arsenal 2–3 Man Utd |
Tottenham 1–2 West Ham | Man Utd 2–0 Man City |
West Ham 2–1 QPR | Man Utd 1–2 Brighton |
How to Watch West Ham vs. Man Utd on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch West Ham vs. Man Utd on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go |
West Ham Team News
West Ham Team News
West Ham remains without Jean-Clair Todibo's availability. The defender received a red card during the squad's 3–2 loss to Chelsea and continues serving his ban for violent conduct.
Łukasz Fabiański represents the only other Hammer missing for Tuesday's match. The shot-stopper has been out with a back problem since November.
The side will rely on Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville to exploit weaknesses in Man Utd's backline to achieve an upset before their home supporters. The former has netted three times in his previous five encounters against the Red Devils, while the latter has scored in his last five outings.
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
West Ham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
West Ham predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Souček, Potts; Bowen, M. Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos.
Man Utd Team News
Man Utd Team News
The Reds will miss long-term casualties Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu for their London journey. Carrick will also be unable to utilize Mason Mount, though the English manager confirmed the midfielder should return for the team's encounter with Everton next Monday.
Apart from that, anticipate a largely unchanged starting eleven from the squad that earned a 2–0 triumph over Spurs at the weekend. Summer acquisition Benjamin Šeško remains sidelined in favor of Bryan Mbeumo leading the attack, who will receive support from Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.
The captain requires only one assist at London Stadium to surpass the club record for most away assists in a single Premier League campaign. Fernandes also enters the fixture having contributed at least one goal or assist in each of his previous six matches.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. West Ham
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. West Ham (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
West Ham vs. Man Utd Score Prediction
West Ham vs. Man Utd Score Prediction
Man Utd lacks favorable recent history for their east London visit. The Red Devils' most recent triumph over the Hammers at London Stadium occurred in 2021.
This disappointing streak is destined to end on Tuesday, however. Carrick's revitalized team desperately wants to finally achieve five straight Premier League victories and will not allow three points to escape their grasp, even if they concede a goal.
Additionally, the visitors will be eager to compensate for their lackluster display against West Ham in December. Vengeance, a long-awaited milestone and renewed confidence provide all the motivation Man Utd requires to return home victorious.