West Ham vs Manchester United – News and Probable Lineups

The London Stadium will be the venue for an exciting Premier League clash on Tuesday night as West Ham United host Manchester United in the capital.

The Hammers aim for their fifth victory in six matches following Saturday’s 2-0 win against Burnley, shortly after the Red Devils also triumphed over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur by the same scoreline.

Match overview

With the help of yet another red card to Tottenham’s captain Cristian Romero, Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick continued on Saturday afternoon, allowing them to comfortably hold onto fourth place.

Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring with a brilliant corner routine followed by a late goal from Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford. This marked Manchester United’s fourth consecutive victory, having previously outsmarted Arsenal, Manchester City, and Fulham.

Tuesday’s visitors are not only ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for fourth place, but they have also narrowed the gap to third-placed Aston Villa down to three points, placing them in a strong position for Champions League qualification.

Carrick is making a compelling argument for a permanent managerial role at Manchester United, with the team scoring at least twice in each match under his guidance—continuing a long-standing attacking form.

In fact, the Red Devils have scored in all of their last 14 matches across competitions, with their last scoreless outing occurring in a home defeat to Everton in November, and only one of their last nine away matches has ended in a loss.

Meanwhile, West Ham, who are finding their form at a similar time, are targeting safety after gaining nine points out of a possible 12 in the Premier League, with their latest victory boosting their chances of survival at Burnley’s expense.

Goals in the first half by the in-form Crysencio Summerville and new acquisition Taty Castellanos were enough for the Hammers against the Clarets, who did have their opportunities but were unable to breach an inspired Mads Hermansen.

A victory at Turf Moor was a welcomed remedy after a painful loss to Chelsea in the previous matchweek, and Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, currently in 18th place, is now just three points adrift of Nottingham Forest in the relegation battle.

Having also defeated Queens Park Rangers, Sunderland, and Tottenham Hotspur in January, West Ham’s four wins in their last five matches surpass their total from the first 22 games of the season, although their home performances have left much to be desired.

The Hammers have won only one of their last 16 home matches in the Premier League against teams that played in the top flight the previous season, and interestingly, Manchester United has lost on all three of their last visits to the London Stadium.

Team News

Regarding Manchester United’s fitness situation following Saturday’s success, there has been no change, with Patrick Dorgu (thigh), Mason Mount (unspecified), and Matthijs de Ligt (back) continuing their absence.

The quick turnaround might prompt Carrick to make a couple of adjustments—Benjamin Sesko and Noussair Mazraoui could be first in line—but the absence of European fixtures should ensure that all starters from Saturday are fit to play again.

Bruno Fernandes, now having contributed to 200 goals for the 20-time English champions, is poised to break even more records; the Portugal international has assisted eight Premier League goals away from home this season and only needs one more to surpass the current Manchester United record for a single campaign, tied with Ryan Giggs’s eight from 2001-02.

On the West Ham side, Santo is likely to field an unchanged squad, still without the suspended Jean-Clair Todibo and injured goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (back).

Todibo’s sending off against Chelsea opened the door for Axel Disasi, on loan from the Blues, to debut against Burnley, and he is anticipated to make his home debut against formidable opponents.

Captain Jarrod Bowen is looking to capitalize on a decent record of three goals in his last five Premier League encounters against Manchester United, while the impressive Summerville is aiming to find the net for the sixth consecutive match across all competitions.

West Ham United probable starting XI:

Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Potts; Bowen, M. Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos

Manchester United probable starting XI:

Lammens; Dalot, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, B. Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha

In recent seasons, West Ham away has been a daunting fixture for Manchester United fans, but under Carrick, the team is exhibiting confidence, demonstrated by their intricate one-touch play in attacking positions.

While the Red Devils may not have everything their way against their resurgent hosts, their exceptional attacking record, combined with the influence of Fernandes, suggests they are likely to achieve a remarkable fifth consecutive win.