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
53 MINS
Watford appear to be maintaining possession this half and are beginning to control the tempo of the play. They have rightfully binned the defending deep approach that they had been using in the first half, that was allowing Stoke to control the midfield.
56 MINS
Arnautovic wins a free kick, after Amrabat lunges into the back of him in the middle of the park.
59 MINS
Stoke send a long distance free kick up the field, with Shaqiri leading the attack. Pereyra brings this attack to the end with a clever defensive tackle.
This game is non-stop free kicks right now, for pointless fouls. This is stopping the games tempo and giving neither side the chance to attack.
62 MINS
Pieters has gone to ground after a clumsy challenge from Amrabat. After already being armed witha yellow card, the Dutchman will have to be very careful. Again, it's a free kick that is stopping the rhythm of the play and stopping them from scoring.
65 MINS
Pereyra sends a corner in for Watford, but Pieters clears the danger. The ball is then sent back in, but Grant comes out and punches it away.
68 MINS
A corner for Stoke is cleared to safety by Ighala. Neither side are making the most of their set pieces so far.
70 MINS
An attack from Watford begins with Capoue, but the final cross into the box from Britos is easily headed away by the Stoke defence. Nonetheless, the home side certainly look more threatening going forward this half. The Potters are on the backfoot.
72 MINS
Pieters takes down Pereyra and gives away a free kick in a dangerous position for Watford.
They need to make the most of this.
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