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
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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.
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
MANCHESTER UNITED 0 - 1 WEST HAM UNITED
GOAL (2 MINS)
The visitors have took the lead here, with Sakho getting his name on the scoresheet with a headed finish, just two minutes into the fixture. That's his first Premier Leauge goal of the season and what a time to get it.
Mourinho's men now have a job to do and how they react to this early goal will be vital.
7 MINS
SOUTHAMPTON VS EVERTON
It's been a resilient response from Everton, but Southampton look equally ready to double their tally. Koeman's men need to step it up to regain momentum from the early goal.
15 MINS
Everton are struggling to find their feet, as the pace of the Southampton strikeforce continues to unsettle them defensively.
24 MINS
It's a half hearted attempt from Austin, that could have easily doubled the tally for the home side. It's a weak side footed strike into the path of Stekelenburg.
26 MINS
Everton finally get a sight at goal and it's by far their best chance of the game so far. Coleman is in the box and he drags the ball back, but it falls to Gana who sends it high over the bar.
28 MINS
Southampton are head and shoulders above their opponents at the moment. It's been a very disciplined performance so far by the home side and they've simply outplayed Koeman's men.
30 MINS
An Everton throw in finds Baines, but the delivery into the box isn't what the strikers desired. It falls deep and behind the blue shirts in the box. With players with such aerial presence, such as Lukaku, in the box - they should be doing better there.
MANCHESTER UNITED 1 - 1 WEST HAM
GOAL
The hosts have equalised, as Pogba assists Ibrahimovic, who heads it home. Game on!
33 MINS
An Everton free kick into the danger zone finds the head of Barry at the far post, but it's a poor header from close range as he fails to even hit the target. Southampton need to tighten up at the back, as Barry was somewhat unmarked at the far post.
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