Manchester United Vs West Ham United Prediction: Mission To Play League Failure At Old Trafford
JAKARTA - Manchester United will try to get their first Premier League win after six games without a positive result when they host West Ham United at Old Trafford, Sunday night 11 May. Despite their disappointing domestic performance, Ruben Amorim's squad was in the euphoria after securing a ticket to the Europa League final.
The Red Devils made a convincing appearance in the two legs of the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. After a 3-0 win at San Mames, they crushed the Spanish team 4-1 at Old Trafford, bringing the final aggregate to 7-1. Mason Mount starred in that win, scoring his first goal at Old Trafford and has now picked up three goals in the last two games.
Unfortunately, success in Europe is not directly proportional to the performance in the Premier League. In the last six matches, Manchester United have never won, only won two points. The 4-3 defeat to Brentford last weekend exacerbated their position, which is now scattered in 15th place, has not touched 40 points with only three matches remaining.
West Ham Decreased
West Ham United came to Old Trafford in similar conditions. After the David Moyes era, the club from East London experienced a drastic decline and is now in the worst-financing threat since relegation in the 2010-11 season. New coach Graham Potter has not been able to revive the team that is now without a win in the last eight matches.
However, the 1-1 draw against Tottenham last week provided little hope. Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers' top scorer of the season with 10 goals, is back as a savior and at the same time strengthens his chances of entering the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Historically, West Ham struggled when they traveled to Old Trafford. They have always lost in the last four visits to the Red Devils' headquarters. The last victory came in September 2021 through Manuel Lanzini's single goal in the English League Cup.
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Manchester United had to lose Joshua Zirkzee until the end of the season with a hamstring injury. Leandro Martinez (lutut) and Diogo Dalot (betis) were also absent, making United's back line vulnerable. Two young players, Ayden Heaven and Toby Coller, are also doubtful.
In West Ham's camp, Michail Antonio has not recovered since a car accident last December. The summer recruit, Crysencio Summerville, has been out of action since January due to a hamstring injury and will not appear again this season.
Although United are in a bad trend in the league, the impressive performance in Europe and post-loss confidence in the final could be an important capital. Meanwhile, West Ham has not shown any signs of real improvement under Potter. Bad records when away to Old Trafford also overshadowed them.
Estimated Lineup Of Players
Manchester United (3-4-3): Andre Onana; Willy Kambwala Fredricson, Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro; Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes.
West Ham United (3-4-3): Alphonse Areola; Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek, Oliver Scarles; Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug.
Final score prediction: Manchester United 2-1 West Ham United