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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

18 MINS

Bournemouth charged forward, with the attack led by King. He feeds Wilson, but the move fizzles out. Arsenal throw. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:33

18 MINS

Xhaka fouls Smith to give away a free kick in the Arsenal half. The Cherries have filled the box with blue shirts.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:34

20 MINS

A Bournemouth corner is headed by Ake, but it's not enough. Stanislas picks up the pieces on the edge of the box and tries to send the ball back into the box, but it's easily collected by the hands of Cech. 

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:35

21 MINS

A Bournemouth corner is sent in  by Stanislas, but it flies through the danger zone with no interruption. There should be a blue shirt on the end of that.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:37

22 MINS 

PENALTY KICK

Monreal knocks down Wilson in the box and the referee points to the spot.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:38

23 MINS

GOAL

ARSENAL 1 - 1 BOURNEMOUTH

Wilson beats Cech from the penalty spot, as he sinks the ball into the left hand side of the goal. 

Monreal can not believe what he is seeing.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:39

25 MINS

Bournemouth have been injected with momentum and energy since the penalty kick. A free kick finds Ake, who knocks the ball back and Smith heads the ball just over the bar. This should be a wake up call for the home side.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:41

27 MINS

Sanchez wins a free kick for his side at the other end of the pitch, as he beats Ake to the ball and gets knocked to the ground. Correct decision from the referee.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:41

28 MINS

Ozil delivers the set piece into the box, but Cook deals with the danger and heads it out.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:42

28 MINS

It's end to end stuff here today, as Wilson feeds Smith through on goal and he fires the strike to the front post. The hands of Cech are enough to parry the danger away. 

Corner kick to Bournemouth.

Joe Miles27 November 2016 14:44

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