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Manchester United vs West Ham: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Premier League clash at Old Trafford

Samuel Lovett
Sunday 27 November 2016 07:51 EST
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It’s a big game for…

Slaven Bilic. The West Ham manager is under increasing pressure to produce results following a disappointing start to the season. With the Hammers languishing just one point above the relegation zone, it’s understood that the club’s chiefs are starting to get a little bit tetchy to say the least. A victory at Old Trafford could help silence the doubters and hand the London club a much-needed three points to boost their confidence.

Remember when…

A late Winston Reid goal handed West Ham victory last May? Anthony Martial’s brace put United in charge following Diafra Sakho’s early opener but Bilic’s men fought back and it was Reid who had the last say in the 81st minute to clinch all three points for the Hammers.

Player to watch…

Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Having spent the last few months out in the wilderness, the Armenian returned on Thursday night to torment Feyenoord in the Europa League. It was a distinguished performance as Mkhitaryan showcased what he’s capable of. Should Mourinho hand him a start on Sunday, there’s no doubt that all eyes will be on the 27-year-old to see whether he can recreate his European form in the Premier League.

Mkhitaryan started for the first time in two months on Thursday night and impressed
Mkhitaryan started for the first time in two months on Thursday night and impressed (Getty)

Past three meetings…

West Ham United 3 (Sakho, Antonio, Red) Manchester United 2 (Martial x2), Premier League, May 2016

West Ham United 1 (Tomkins) Manchester United 2 (Rashford, Fellaini), FA Cup, April 2016

Manchester United 1 (Martial) West Ham United 1 (Payet), FA Cup, March 2016

Predicted line-ups…

Manchester United 4-2-3-1: De Gea; Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian; Carrick, Herrera; Mata, Pogba, Mkhitaryan; Ibrahimovic.

West Ham 3-4-2-1: Randolph; Kouyate, Collins, Ogbonna; Antonio, Obiang, Lanzini, Cresswell; Ayew, Payet; Sakho.

Form guide…

Manchester United: WDWLD

West Ham United: LDLWW

Vital information…

Kick-off: Sunday 27 November, 4.30pm, Old Trafford.

TV: Sunday’s match won’t be televised, highlights on MOTD2, BBC 1.

Keep updated with our live match-day blog:

Odds…

Manchester United win: 4/9

Draw: 7/2

West Ham United win: 13/2

45 MINS

The visitors kick off to begin the second half.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:18

47 MINS

Arsenal win a free kick in a dangerous position, but a teasing delivery into the box from Ozil is unable to find an Arsenal shirt. It's a good ball, but there's no final product. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:20

48 MINS

King wins Bournemouth a corner from nothing, after bombing down the right hand side and forcing a mistake out of the Arsenal defender.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:21

51 MINS

Giroud begins to warm up on the sideline, could Arsenal be calling for their super substitute to do it again? We'll see.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:25

53 MINS

GOAL

ARSENAL 2 - 1 BOURNEMOUTH

It's a well worked goal by The Gunners, with the attack starting from an Ozil and Sanchez combination. The German midfielder then whips the ball into the danger zone, but Ake fails to clear the ball and Monreal sends the ball back into the box. Walcott is in the perfect  position and heads it home into an open net.

That's his 8th goal in his last 11 appearances. 

Arsenal have the advantage once again. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:28

57 MINS

Bournemouth have responded well and are attacking the Arsenal goal immediately. Smith charges forward and wins his side a corner kick. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:32

60 MINS

An Arsenal counter attack is led by Sanchez, but after pacing forward, his ball into Ozil is just not good enough and it goes out for a goal kick. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:34

62 MINS

YELLOW CARD

Sanchez is given a warning for a lunging tackle into the back of Arter. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:35

63 MINS

SUBSTITUTION

Wilson is replaced by Afobe.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:36

66 MINS

Howe's men are continuing to chase the equaliser, but for now, the Arsenal defence are doing just about enough to keep the advantage. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 15:41

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