Manchester United vs West Ham Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News
By George Cannon
Manchester United's Champions League charge continues on Wednesday night as they welcome former manager David Moyes and West Ham to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils can move three points ahead of Leicester and leapfrog their rivals ahead of their final day showdown with victory against the Hammers, who have all but mathematically secured their place in next season's Premier League.
A huge win last time out for West Ham over Watford left the east London club six points clear of the relegation zone with only two games left. The Irons' far favourable goal difference over their nearest rivals has seemingly assured their top flight status.
Where to Watch
When Is Kick Off? Wednesday 22 July
What Time Is Kick Off? 18:00 (BST)
Where Is it Played? Old Trafford
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky SportsSky Sports (UK), fuboTV (US)
Referee? Paul Tierney
Team News
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed David de Gea will continue as his first choice goalkeeper, despite his error-strewn performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend.
Luke Shaw is expected to remain on the sidelines with the sprained ankle he picked up against Southampton, with Eric Bailly also on the treatment table after being stretchered off following a nasty head collision on Sunday.
The appearances off the bench for Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial point to starting roles in midweek.
West Ham have no new injury concerns to report, with only Ryan Fredericks ruled out and Robert Snodgrass a doubt for their trip to Manchester.
Felipe Anderson returned to the bench at the London Stadium against Watford and could be push for a place in the starting XI.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; Matic, Pogba, Fernandes; Rashford, Greenwood, Martial.
West Ham: Fabianski; Johnson, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Noble, Fornals; Antonio.
Recent Form
United's 19 game unbeaten run came to a thudding end at the weekend. A 3-1 Wembley defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the FA Cup semi final brought Solskjaer's side back down to reality.
However, their Premier League forms remains excellent, with five wins in their last six games, and victory against West Ham will see them move into fourth ahead of the final day.
West Ham have been much improved of late, with Michail Antonio in the form of his life.
The winger turned striker has bagged seven goals in his last five matches, leading the Irons' charge towards safety. They've picked up ten points from a possible 15 of late, beating third placed Chelsea along the way.
Here's how both teams have fared in their last five matches.
Manchester United
Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea (19/7)
Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester United (16/7)
Manchester United 2-2 Southampton (13/7)
Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester United (9/7)
Manchester United 5-2 Bournemouth (4/7)
West Ham United
West Ham 3-1 Watford (17/7)
Norwich 0-4 West Ham (11/7)
West Ham 0-1 Burnley (8/7)
Newcastle 2-2 West Ham (5/7)
West Ham 3-2 Chelsea (1/7)
Prediction
United should be too strong for West Ham in a game that could have major consequences for their season.
A return to Champions League football is crucial to the Red Devils' rebuild under their striking legend, especially with the added financial pressure of the coronavirus crisis.
Moyes will be looking to exact a small amount of revenge over the club that sacked him just seven months into his tumultuous tenure.
United could be catching West Ham at just the right time in a game that promises goals all round.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-2 West Ham