Manchester United, who have lost their last two Premier League games kicking off at 3:00 pm on Saturdays, will welcome West Ham United at Old Trafford for matchday 23 action.
Since the start of last season, Manchester United have lost three of their eight league home games against London sides (W3 D2), though the Red Devils have won both such games this term. Teams from the capital had won just three of their 38 league visits to Old Trafford between 2013-14 and 2019-20.
Manchester United vs West Ham United Latest Odds
Manchester United have won 20 of their 25 Premier League home games against West Ham (D3 L2) and a further win on Saturday is valued at (1.95) with BetKing.
West Ham have already won away against Manchester United this season, beating them 1-0 in the League Cup and a league victory is tipped to occur at (3.75).
A draw between the Premier League sides is valued at (3.75).
Manchester United vs West Ham United Team News
United's interim boss Ralf Rangnick has stated Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for the Hammers visit due to a neck complaint. A hip flexor issue had ruled him out of the previous two games before he made a return against Brentford.
Edinson Cavani is another star who is a doubt for the Red Devils as the Uruguayan only just returned to training. Rangnick said a final decision - whether to play him or not - will be taken after the Friday training session.
Defender Victor Lindelof has been given a break to be with his family after their house was broken into on Wednesday while Jadon Sancho has been given compassionate leave after bereavement.
For David Moyes, Tomas Soucek and Kurt Zouma remain doubts for the Old Trafford trip. Soucek was not part of the team that played Norwich City and Leeds United after he tested Covid-19 positive while Zouma has not been involved since December after he suffered a hamstring injury.
Mark Noble remains sidelined by a knee problem while Said Benrahma could be available after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations following Algeria's elimination.
Manchester United vs West Ham United Preview
This is just the fifth time in Premier League history West Ham are facing Manchester United while above them in the table, with the Hammers failing to win any of the previous such games; 1-2 in August 1995, 0-0 in August 1998, 1-2 in September 2014 and 1-3 in December 2020.
Having lost their first home Premier League match of 2022 against Wolves, Manchester United are looking to avoid losing their first two home league games in a year for the first time since 1985, when they lost to Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City under Ron Atkinson.
Last season, West Ham had the second-best home record in the Premier League (34 points), accounting for 52% of their total points in the last term. This season, the Hammers have the fourth-best away record in the competition, with their 20 points on the road accounting for 54% of their overall points so far this term.
Former Manchester United manager Moyes has never won an away Premier League match against the Red Devils in 14 attempts (D4 L10), with only Harry Redknapp managing more games at Old Trafford without winning in the Premier League era (15 games).
West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen has been directly involved in 13 goals in his last 18 Premier League matches (six goals and seven assists) and has netted in each of his last two.
However, Bowen has only scored three goals in 43 away top-flight appearances, converting 4% of his shots (3/69), compared to 12 goals in 37 home games, converting 18% of his efforts in those games (12/68).
Manchester United vs West Ham United Tips and Predictions
The Red Devils have scored nine goals in the last five games, conceding five and keeping a clean sheet in the process. West Ham United have scored 13 goals, conceded six and kept two clean sheets.
Punters can take an offer of under 3.5 goals at (1.55) with BetKing.
Goal Kenya.Under 3.5 goals at (1.55) with BetKing.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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