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The defeat means Manchester United are just four points ahead of arch-rival, Liverpool, in the race for Champions League qualification. The Red Devils have a game in hand over Liverpool but face a difficult trip to West Ham on Sunday evening.
West Ham are 15th in the league and battling against relegation. The Hammers are on a three-match losing streak. David Moyes’ team cannot move away from the bottom three. West Ham go into the weekend just four points above the relegation zone.
Manchester United are on a three-match win streak against West Ham in all competitions. All three games were played at Old Trafford. The last time these teams met at the London Stadium, West Ham claimed a 1-0 win. Can Moyes’ team pull off an unlikely upset?
United took 13 points from their last 18 points on offer, scoring eight goals and conceding three times. Two of their last three Premier League matches ended without wins. The Red Devils could be overlooking their opponents, focusing on the FA Cup final against Man City.
West Ham took seven points from the last six matches in the league. After a strong three-match unbeaten streak, the Hammers hit a rough patch, losing to Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City.
The Hammers conceded 11 goals across their last six matches. The team scored 11 times, but the weak defence was exploited.
Erik ten Hag has seven players on the injury list going into the match. Lisandro Martinez is out for the rest of the campaign with an ankle injury. Donny van de Beek is out with a knee problem. Midfielder Scott McTominay and defender Raphael Varane are both ruled out through injuries.
Alejandro Garancho is likely to miss the game with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Tom Heaton and Phil Jones are both ruled out of action.
Moyes is without striker Gianluca Scamacca following a knee injury. Defender Kurt Zouma has an ankle injury which will keep him sidelined.
An illness has swept through the West Ham team, and it could force Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek, and Nayef Aguerd out of the team. Vladimir Coufal is ruled out of the game.
Manchester United are on a three-match winning streak against West Ham in all competitions.
The Red Devils have already defeated West Ham twice this season. On Sunday, Man United should win for a fourth straight match against West Ham, posting a 2-1 win.