MAN UNITED HOST WEST HAM . OUR SATURDAY PREDICTION
Manchester United host West Ham knowing a win could potentially see them break into the English Premier League’s top 4.
The hosts are coming off an impressive 3-1 win at Brentford that left them in seventh place with 35 points.
Meanwhile, West Ham were beaten 3-2 by Leeds United at home but maintained their fourth place standing with 37 points.
The Hammers have already got the better of Man United at Old Trafford in this season’s EFL Cup, but the Red Devils edged a tightly-fought contest 2-1 in the capital back in September.
Which of these sides will keep their top four hopes alive after this encounter? Play here to make your predictions.
What time does Man United vs West Ham start?
The game kicks off at 3pm UTC time at Old Trafford.
Man United vs West Ham team news
Paul Pogba remains absent and Eric Bailly is still at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jadon Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also doubts for the encounter but the return of Cristiano Ronaldo is a boost for them.
For the visitors, Tomas Soucek and Mark Noble remain doubtful for the clash.
Jarrod Bowen, Pablo Fornals and Michail Antonio will be leading the West Ham attack.
Man United vs West Ham head to head
United have a much better record against their opponents, winning 29 out of 49 matches played between the two
The Hammers have won 10 times and the remaining 10 have resulted in a stalemate
Man United vs West Ham current form
Both teams have lost once in their last five matches but West Ham have a better record, having won all the other games whilst United have won just twice.
Man United vs West Ham prediction
There is a lot lying on this game for both teams but this may cause for an edgy affair that could result in a draw.
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