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
76 MINS
Shaqiri is forced to the floor on the edge of the box, by Capoue. This a dangerous place to give away a free kick. However, it looked although Capoue was just standing his ground.
They'll want to test Gomes from here.
77 MINS
It's an anticlimactic strike from Shaqiri, that went straight into the Watford wall. Poor. That's all I can say about that strike.
78 MINS
SUBSTITUTION
Amrabat is replaced by Okaka.
It hasn't been the greatest performance today for the Dutchman, who continuously gave away fouls and failed to make the right decisions going forward.
The home fans will be hoping that the 27 year old replacement can make the difference.
85 MINS
Watford continue to charge into the final third, but they just can't convert and secure the equaliser. Deeney goes for a headed attempt from close range, but it fails to even test Gomes as it flies over the bar.
88 MINS
A Watford corner is sent deep into the box by Pereyra, but it meets the head of Crouch who heads the ball into the path of Shaqiri.
89 MINS
RED CARD
Britos receives his second yellow card of the fixture, after pulling down Shaqiri from behind. It's the right decision.
A bad day for Watford takes another turn for the worst.
FULL TIME
WATFORD 0 - 1 STOKE CITY
The Stoke side leave Vicarage Road with the deserved three points, thanks to an early own goal from Gomes.
Despite late attempts from Watford to salvage an equaliser - it was too little, too late. The first half performance from the home side was dismal, with little determination shown and the wrong tactical approach.
There's room for improvement for both sides judging on today's performance, but the right team won on the day.
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