Man Utd vs West Ham: Premier League match preview, predicted lineups, form, quotes, injuries and how to watch
Man United visit West Ham in the Premier League, with both teams looking to gain momentum after recent fine play.
When and where to watch Man Utd vs West Ham
You can watch all the action from Old Trafford on NOW via BT TV. The match kicks off at 4.15pm on Sunday 30 October.
Man Utd vs West Ham match preview
The Premier League weekend ends on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford with Manchester United hosting West Ham.
Both won easily in Europe on Thursday and have improved after slow beginnings to the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova to assist United earn their best win of the season and extend their undefeated streak to seven games in all competitions.
It was an amazing performance following a tough week in which he was dropped after refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham.
However, it was 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho who stole the show on his entire debut, receiving a standing ovation from the Old Trafford supporters.
The Argentina international from Spain is getting impossible to ignore and might come off the bench on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s team picked up four points in their past two league games against Chelsea and Tottenham, moving them up to sixth place, one point behind Newcastle in fourth.
They face a West Ham team that retained its unblemished European record with a 1-0 win against Danish visitors Silkeborg on Thursday.
The Hammers started the season with three consecutive defeats, but they are gaining momentum following three wins in their past five league games.
After recuperating from an ankle ailment, highly touted Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd played his first competitive game for the club. He will bolster a defence that has allowed only two goals in their past five games.
With a win, David Moyes’ team would go into contention for a spot in Europe. Can they surprise us at Old Trafford? Or will United have too many?
Man Utd vs West Ham predicted teams
Man Utd (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Johnson, Zouma, Kehrer, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma; Scamacca
Man Utd vs West Ham: Injuries and suspensions
Raphael Varane is out until World Cup, with Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof likely to slot in at centre-back alongside Lisandro Martinez.
Donny van de Beek, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial are all long-term absentees.
West Ham are monitoring defender Nayef Aguerd after he made his competitive debut on Thursday and he could feature at Old Trafford.
Man Utd vs West Ham: Form guide
Both clubs are enjoying a good run of form after stuttering starts to the season. Man Utd are unbeaten in seven in all competitions and haven’t lost since defeat to Man City at the start of the month.
West Ham have also recovered well, and they have only been beaten once in their last nine games. Successive victories in league and Europe will give them confidence ahead of the trip to Old Trafford.
Man Utd vs West Ham: Players to watch
After his goal-scoring comeback on Thursday, all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Brazil winger Antony, who was accused of unnecessary showboating against Sheriff.
Erik ten Hag will also feel justified in starting Alejandro Garnacho against West Ham on Thursday, and the 18-year-old will be one to watch if he is picked.
Nayef Aguerd might play for West Ham after appearing in the Europa Conference League, but David Moyes has stated that he is not yet fit for the Premier League.
Summer commitment Gianluca Scamacca will also be eager to maintain his strong form after joining Inter from Sassuolo.
