Premier League, West Ham vs Manchester United: Pre-match report
Manchester United will be traveling to London tonight to face West Ham in their Premier League encounter. United have been going through troubled times lately and a win would help rejuvenate the club and the fans. West Ham have lost four out of their six league matches this season and will also be under pressure to perform. Here is our detailed pre-match report.
Some interesting facts to gear you up for the match
In the last 19 Premier League matches between United and West Ham, the Hammers have been able to win just one in 2016. West Ham have lost the most number of league games against Arsenal (29) and second-most against Manchester United (27). Anthony Martial has scored six goals and provided two assists in his last five matches against West Ham.
Team news from the Red Devil's corner
This match might see Marcus Rashford resuming his Premier League duties for United. He is returning from the three-match suspension, he suffered in the fixture against Burnley. Despite having a row with the manager, French international Paul Pogba will be starting the match. Rojo (match fitness) and Romero (domestic ban) will play no part tonight. Mourinho might use a 4-3-2-1 formation once again.
How are the Hammers looking?
West Ham are suffering from numerous injury-related problems, with Carroll (ankle), Wilshere (ankle), Lanzini, Reid, and Sanchez, all being ruled out. Arnautovic is, however, returning to the team and might pose as a threat for United. Interestingly, Pellegrini might also field the same formation of 4-3-2-1 as Mourinho, with Arnautovic, Felipe Anderson, and Yarmolenko taking up attacking duties.
Predicted line-up and TV listing
West Ham United: Fabianski, Zabaleta, Diop, Balbuena, Masuaku, Rice, Obiang, Noble, Anderson, Yarmolenko, Arnautovic. Manchester United: David de Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Lindelof, Shaw, Matic, Fred, Pogba, Lingard, Martial, Lukaku. The match starts at 5:00 PM and can be watched on Star Sports 1 or Star Sports HD, and can also be live-streamed on Hotstar.
