Premier League: Manchester United vs West Ham Live
Preview
Manchester United face West Ham United at Old Trafford in a Sunday Premier League clash. Coming off a 4-3 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Erik ten Hag’s team aims to continue their winning streak. West Ham, after a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, seek a rare Premier League double over Manchester United, a feat they have not achieved in 17 years. Kickoff is at 2 pm GMT.
Manchester United’s 2023/24 season has been marked by inconsistency, with 14 losses and 15 wins. However, Erik ten Hag’s team shows signs of improvement, currently on a four-game unbeaten run. The recent clash with Wolves saw Marcus Rashford opening the scoring, but a late surge from Wolves, with goals from Pablo Sarabia, Max Kilman, and Pedro Neto, was answered by United’s young talent, Kobbie Mainoo, securing a 4-3 victory. Defensive concerns persist, with 50 goals conceded this season, but United’s recent results, including three wins and a draw, indicate a positive turn.
West Ham United has had a solid 2023/24 season, currently sitting in sixth place in the Premier League, a significant improvement from the previous campaign. In their recent draw with Bournemouth, new signing Kalvin Phillips made an early error leading to a goal, but James Ward-Prowse’s penalty secured a point. The draw leaves West Ham unbeaten in six league games. Despite their recent success, the Hammers face challenges at Old Trafford, where they have not won in their last three league visits.
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounter, West Ham secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the London Stadium, with goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus. However, Manchester United boasts an unbeaten record in their last 15 home league games against West Ham, who have suffered 1-0 defeats in their last three visits to Old Trafford.
Prediction
Manchester United, despite signs of improvement, are yet to dominate opponents, leaving it late against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The hammers, on an unbeaten run, present a formidable challenge. Recent defensive struggles suggest that, unlike the trio of 1-0 wins over West Ham at Old Trafford, Manchester United may not keep them at bay. While the teams seem evenly matched, the Red Devils are more likely to secure a victory.
