Man United v West Ham: Line-ups, stats and preview

Summary of the Manchester United and West Ham match

Manchester United They will look to strengthen their European claims and make it back-to-back wins when they take on struggling West Ham on Thursday.

Ruben Amorim’s men were dismal in their last appearance at Old Trafford, losing 1-0 to ten-man Everton last Monday but they responded superbly at the weekend. They came back from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.

The challenge, as always for United, is to find some consistency and the visit of the Hammers provides an excellent opportunity to pick up another three points.

A win tomorrow would move United closer to the top four It offers further hope that Amorim is starting to make a positive impact after a difficult first year at Old Trafford.

West Ham will be hoping for a similar impact from Nuno Espirito Santo, although they have no time to waste.

Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool was a huge blow as it came on the back of wins over Newcastle and Burnley and a good point at Bournemouth – although their two-goal lead was squandered at the Vitality Stadium.

They entered the midweek round in 17th place and desperate for points to get out of danger.

Manchester United vs West Ham team news

United hope that striker Matheus Cunha will be fit after missing two matches.

Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez returned after a long absence by coming off the bench in the Palace match, and he is likely to be among the substitutes again.

Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sisko remain on the sidelines. Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to be fit after suffering a knock late at the weekend.

West Ham will play without suspended midfielder Lucas Paqueta after he was sent off against Liverpool.

Tomas Soucek is his likely replacement at West Ham, and he is expected to use a cautious approach first down the road.

The expected lineup for the Man United vs. West Ham match

Man United: Lamins; Euro, de Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot; Mbomou, Jabal, Zarqazi

West Ham: Areola; Magasa, Mavropanos, Todibo; Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Potts, Diouf, Soucek; Bowen, Wilson

How to watch Manchester United and West Ham: TV and online broadcast

The match will kick off on Thursday at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.

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Manchester United and West Ham match statistics

• Manchester United has not lost in the last 17 league matches played on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, and has won the last eight matches in a row.
• West Ham lost only two of the 13 Premier League matches played on Thursday
• West Ham won this match 2-0 last season, ending a 16-match winless run away to United in the Premier League.