Manchester United vs West Ham kick-off, date & TV info
Date Thursday, December 4
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Old Trafford, Manchester
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event
Manchester United are far from the finished article but they have lost only one of their last seven Premier League matches and will be looking to make it five wins in six at Old Trafford when they welcome West Ham to the Theatre of Dreams.
The Hammers saw their three-game unbeaten run come to an end with Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool but they have won four of their last five Premier League meetings with the Red Devils and will be hoping to cause more mayhem in Manchester.
Manchester United vs West Ham betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Manchester United to win & both teams to score
1pt 7-4 general
Player card
Casemiro to be shown a card
10-3 bet365
Longshot
Jarrod Bowen first goalscorer
11-1 general
Manchester United vs West Ham preview
Manchester United are not a team to rely your hard-earned on with Christmas just around the corner but the Red Devils have certainly progressed from last season and can kickstart a hectic December schedule with a high-scoring win over West Ham at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim’s side had reeled off four straight home league wins before last Monday’s no-show at home to Everton, who edged to a 1-0 victory despite being reduced to ten men after 13 minutes as Idrissa Gueye came to blows with teammate Michael Keane.
However, United went on to have 25 shots and bumped into Toffees shot-stopper Jordan Pickford in inspired form, and that has been their only league defeat in seven.
It was the Red Devils’ response against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday that shows this is a team turning the corner as they trailed 1-0 at half-time before goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount inflicted a first home league defeat in 12 on the Eagles.
There is still plenty of work to do and Amorim will be calling for reinforcements in January, but league wins over Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton and Palace this season illustrate the improvement that they have made.
It would, therefore, be deemed a big disappointment were they to falter at home to a West Ham side who remain in grave relegation danger despite having had a lift from Nuno’s arrival.
The Hammers went into Sunday’s home fixture with an under-fire Liverpool having taken seven points from three games but they failed to register a shot on target in a 2-0 loss to the Reds and matters were made worse with the influential but frustrating Lucas Paqueta seeing red late on.
Three goals in wins over Burnley and Newcastle prior to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth show that West Ham can pose an attacking threat, with Callum Wilson having been rejuvenated, and one clean sheet in 14 for United will provide plenty of optimism.
But, while United’s 3-4-2-1 system can leave them vulnerable defensively, it also allows them freedom going forward and they should create a flurry of chances against a Hammers outfit who have conceded at least twice in six of their last seven league outings.
Casemiro could collect a card
With Paqueta suspended, bettors have to get more adventurous in the card markets and Casemiro should appear the first port of call.
The Brazilian battler has been a key performer for the Red Devils this season but he has picked up six yellow cards in 12 league appearances and he was fortunate not to go into the book at Crystal Palace on Sunday having committed four fouls.
Bowen hoping to serve United more punishment
Jarrod Bowen is without a Premier League goal since September but that drought won’t continue forever and he will be hoping that a showdown with Manchester United can yield a change in fortunes.
The England international has scored in three of his last four league meetings with United and the Red Devils have been behind at some point in each of their last four league matches.
Manchester United vs West Ham Builder
Manchester United to win
The Red Devils have won four of their last five Premier League home games, which includes successes over Brighton and Chelsea.
Casemiro to commit two or more fouls
United’s Brazilian midfielder committed four fouls in Sunday’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, making it nine fouls in his last four appearances.
Bryan Mbuemo to have three or more shots
The Cameroon star has looked threatening since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer and has had 27 shots in 13 league appearances, racking up three or more efforts in three of his last five starts.
Pays out at 9-2 with bet365
Key stats for Manchester United vs West Ham
♦ Manchester United have won four of their last five league games at Old Trafford
♦ The Red Devils have kept only one clean sheet in 14 matches in all competitions this season
♦ Five of West Ham’s seven away games have gone over 2.5 goals
♦ Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has played more Premier League games against West Ham without scoring than any other club (11)
♦ Jarrod Bowen scored in both of West Ham’s meetings with Manchester United in the Premier League last season
Manchester United vs West Ham betting odds
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MarketOddsManchester United2-5West Ham11-2Draw15-4
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Manchester United vs West Ham team news and predicted line-ups
Manchester United
The Red Devils are expected to welcome Matheus Cunha back from injury but a place on the bench looks most likely. However, Benjamin Sekso and Harry Maguire remain sidelined.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Zirkzee.
Subs: Cunha, Martinez, Mazraoui, Mainoo, Dorgu, Malacia, Ugarte, Heaven.
West Ham
Nuno Espirito Santo is expecting to be without Crysencio Summerville, while Ollie Scarles and Lukasz Fabianski are also out through injury. Lucas Paqueta is suspended.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Areola; Todibo, Mavropanos, Kilman; Wan-Bissaka, Potts, Magassa, Diouf; Bowen, Fernandes; Wilson.
Subs: Igor, Soucek, Irving, Guilherme, Fullkrug, Rodriguez, Walker-Peters, Earthy.
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FAQs for Manchester United vs West Ham
When is Manchester United vs West Ham in the Premier League?
The Premier League fixture kicks off at 8pm on Thursday, December 4.
Where is Manchester United vs West Ham being played?
The top-flight clash is taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Where can I watch Manchester United vs West Ham?
The match is being screened live on Sky Sports Main Event.
What is the match betting for Manchester United vs West Ham?
Hosts Manchester United are 2-5 to make it back-to-back Premier League wins, with West Ham 11-2 to cause an upset. The draw is available at 15-4.
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