MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action with a tough encounter against West Ham.
The Red Devils go into this match having brushed aside Sherrif Tiraspol in the Europa League.
But the Hammers will prove to be trickier customers as they eye a top ten spot.
- Start time: 4:15pm GMT
- Live stream: NOW TV
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
- Man Utd XI: To follow
- West Ham XI: To follow
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- Tom Chambers
Last match between the teams
Manchester United won this fixture 1-0 last season thanks to a 93rd minute goal from Marcus Rashford.
Could we see history repeat itself today?
- Tom Chambers
West Ham injury news
Lucas Paqueta is a doubt for the Hammers after picking up a shoulder injury against Southampton two weeks ago.
Nayef Aguerd, West Ham’s £30 million summer signing, played his first competitive minutes since his arrival against Silkeborg in midweek so could be in line to make his first Premier League appearance for the club.
However, David Moyes has previously indicated that he wouldn’t risk playing the Moroccan defender in the Premier League until after the World Cup.
We'll have the official team news in about ten minutes time.
- Tom Chambers
Manchester United injury news
Manchester United will be without Raphael Varane until after the World Cup, but today could see Harry Maguire return to the team for the first time since September as he attempts to find some form before the tournament in Qatar.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial are both nearing a return to full fitness and face late tests from the United medical team to evaluate their suitability for a place in the squad this afternoon.
Here's Mr. Maguire with his wash bag – he's had it initialled so it can be returned to him in case he loses it. Very smart.
- Tom Chambers
Hello from Old Trafford
Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of the game between West Ham and Manchester United in what is the final match in this round of Premier League fixtures.
Both sides are coming into this one off the back of midweek victories in Europe.
David Moyes’ side overcame Danish side Silkeborg by a single goal while Manchester United swatted Sheriff Tiraspol aside in a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
The Hammers currently sit 13th in the Premier League after two controversial goals helped them to beat Bournemouth at the London Stadium on Monday evening.
United, meanwhile, are unbeaten since their 6-3 defeat at the hands of their rivals, Manchester City.
Erik Ten Hag’s side earned a point last weekend against Chelsea thanks to Casemiro’s injury time equaliser at Stamford Bridge.
A win for West Ham this afternoon could see them rise as high as 9th, while a victory for the Red Devils could leave them 5th.
It will be interesting to see whether Cristiano Ronaldo has eaten enough humble pie to allow him to return to the matchday squad after missing the club’s last premier league fixture against Chelsea for refusing to come on in the win against Spurs the previous week.
Should be a good one, this!
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