Manchester United’s quest for Champions League qualification continues when they host West Ham United on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
The Red Devils were soundly beaten 3-1 by Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final clash at the weekend but prior to that, had gone 19 games unbeaten across all competitions.
They haven’t lost a Premier League game since a 2-0 home defeat to Burnley back in January and as a result, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s men now find themselves in fifth place, behind a faltering Leicester in fourth due to the finest of margins with both sides boasting a goal difference of +28.
West Ham, meanwhile, have dragged themselves away from relegation trouble with a run of just one defeat in their last five games — including a 3-1 win over Watford last time out — and now need a maximum of one point from their last two games to ensure safety, although it is hard to imagine them going down now even with two defeats.
Of course, David Moyes will be keener than most to pick up three points against his old side, providing some added spice to an already lively fixture.
Where to watch Manchester United vs West Ham on TV:
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
- US: NBCSN
Manchester United vs West Ham line-ups:
- Man Utd: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly*, Maguire, Lindelof, Williams; Fred, Matic, Fernandes; Rashford, James.
- West Ham: Fabianski; Johnson, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Noble, Fornals; Antonio.
Eric Bailly is almost certain to miss out after suffering a head injury during United’s FA Cup semi-final at the weekend while Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are also sidelined.
Ryan Fredericks remains doubtful so young full-back Ben Johnson may be required to step in again. Robert Snodgrass is Moyes‘ only other absentee.
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