Date and Time: 22nd January 2022 @8:30 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford
Manchester United vs West Ham Where to watch?
India: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Manchester United vs West Ham Team News:
Manchester United:
In the waning minutes of the Brentford match, Scott McTominay was substituted due to a back problem, but he is believed to be fit for Saturday’s game against West Ham. For the second time in as many weeks, Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani seem like they’ll be out due to injuries while Jadon Sancho is questionable due to personal matters, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka is nursing an illness that will keep him out.
Understandably, Cristiano Ronaldo was not delighted with his 71st-minute replacement against Brentford, but the five-time Ballon d’Or winner should keep Marcus Rashford out of the starting lineup if Rangnick is unwilling to make changes. Having Victor Lindelof’s house broken into during the Brentford match, Harry Maguire should get a call-up at the back.
West Ham:
Mark Noble’s knee injury will keep him out for West Ham United again, according to manager David Moyes, while Tomas Soucek is confident about his prospects of returning from COVID-19. While Said Benrahma and Angelo Ogbonna are both expected to miss this weekend’s match due to the African Cup of Nations match, Kurt Zouma is close to making his comeback after a lengthy absence.
Noble and Soucek’s absence hasn’t helped Alex Kral’s chances in the centre, but Moyes may be tempted to put in the defensively-minded 23-year-old if the situation warrants it.
Manchester United vs West Ham Probable Playing XI:
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
David De Gea; Diego Dalot, Varane, Harry Maguire, Alex Telles; Fred, Scott McTominay; Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Elanga; Ronaldo
West Ham United possible starting lineup:
Fabianski; Coufal, Diop, Craig Dawson, Aaron Cresswell; Declan Rice, Soucek; Gerard Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals; Michail Antonio
Manchester United vs West Ham Betting Predictions:
Match Betting: Manchester United win (2.05)
Match Draw (3.60)
West Ham win (3.50)
The One-Liner Explainer:
West Ham and low-scoring games do not go hand in hand, and Moyes’ relentless crop will expose the hosts’ persistent defensive shortcomings on Saturday. The Red Devils, on the other hand, look to have regained their confidence in the final third, and we anticipate an intriguing struggle to conclude with the two teams drawing.
