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
14 MINS
Capoue begins an attack for Watford, but after a promising run, he tries to find but Deeney but it's a poor through ball by a man of such ability.
15 MINS
There is almost a moment of magic from Imbula, as he picks the ball up in the middle of the park, creates himself space and drives a strike at goal. It's a fantastic effort from distance, but it flies just wide. That will be a wake up call for Watford.
17 MINS
Stoke have had seven attempts so far, in comparison to a rather drab single effort from Watford.
18 MINS
Kaboul is on the floor receiving treatment and it looks although this could be the end of the game for him.
He was a doubt in the build up this game with a calf injury and it looks although this is a recurrence of this.
23 MINS
YELLOW CARD
Amrabat picks up the first yellow card of the afternoon after voicing his frustration to the linesman about a free kick decision.
24 MINS
Pereyra goes for a goal, following a promising Watford attack. It's not a strike that tests Grant, but it's a sign of positivity for the home side. The Argentine is always threatening in possession and appears as a catalyst for success for his side.
27 MINS
Tempers are beginning to flare at Vicarage Road and a rivalry is starting to appear between Capoue and Martins Indi.
The Dutchman picks up two free kicks in as many minutes.
29 MINS
GOAL
WATFORD 0 - 1 STOKE CITY
Shaqiri delivers a corner into the box and it meets the head of an unmarked, Adam. Stoke's hard work has paid off and they get the goal that they deserve. The header bounces off the post and hits Gomes and rebounds into the net.
It's not the classiest goal, but it's a goal. Watford need an injection of energy and determination if they want to get anything from this fixture.
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