Manchester United vs West Ham: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League clash at Old Trafford
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It’s a big game for…
Slaven Bilic. The West Ham manager is under increasing pressure to produce results following a disappointing start to the season. With the Hammers languishing just one point above the relegation zone, it’s understood that the club’s chiefs are starting to get a little bit tetchy to say the least. A victory at Old Trafford could help silence the doubters and hand the London club a much-needed three points to boost their confidence.
Remember when…
A late Winston Reid goal handed West Ham victory last May? Anthony Martial’s brace put United in charge following Diafra Sakho’s early opener but Bilic’s men fought back and it was Reid who had the last say in the 81st minute to clinch all three points for the Hammers.
Player to watch…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Having spent the last few months out in the wilderness, the Armenian returned on Thursday night to torment Feyenoord in the Europa League. It was a distinguished performance as Mkhitaryan showcased what he’s capable of. Should Mourinho hand him a start on Sunday, there’s no doubt that all eyes will be on the 27-year-old to see whether he can recreate his European form in the Premier League.
Past three meetings…
West Ham United 3 (Sakho, Antonio, Red) Manchester United 2 (Martial x2), Premier League, May 2016
West Ham United 1 (Tomkins) Manchester United 2 (Rashford, Fellaini), FA Cup, April 2016
Manchester United 1 (Martial) West Ham United 1 (Payet), FA Cup, March 2016
Predicted line-ups…
Manchester United 4-2-3-1: De Gea; Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian; Carrick, Herrera; Mata, Pogba, Mkhitaryan; Ibrahimovic.
West Ham 3-4-2-1: Randolph; Kouyate, Collins, Ogbonna; Antonio, Obiang, Lanzini, Cresswell; Ayew, Payet; Sakho.
Form guide…
Manchester United: WDWLD
West Ham United: LDLWW
Vital information…
Kick-off: Sunday 27 November, 4.30pm, Old Trafford.
TV: Sunday’s match won’t be televised, highlights on MOTD2, BBC 1.
Keep updated with our live match-day blog:
Odds…
Manchester United win: 4/9
Draw: 7/2
West Ham United win: 13/2
76 MINS
Baines delivers the ball into the box and it goes just inches over the head of Williams at the back post - much to the relief of the home fans.
80 MINS
YELLOW CARD
Lukaku has gone into the book for a late challenge.
84 MINS
SUBSTITUTION
Sims is replaced by McQueen
The youngster leaves the St Mary's pitch to a standing ovation from the home fans. An assist and an excellent performance on your home debut is the stuff that dreams are made of.
86 MINS
Everton continue to battle and hunt for the equaliser, but their efforts continue to go unrewarded. Southampton are getting numbers behind the ball and defending for their lives.
88 MINS
Mirallas bombs into the box and swings the ball into the box, but Virgil clears the danger. Everton throw in.
90 MINS
There will be a minimum of three additional minutes.
FULL TIME
An early goal from Austin, assisted by Sims on his debut was enough to secure the three points here for Southampton on home turf.
Everton deserve applaud for their determination throughout, but it's too little, too late.
It's been a fantastic Super Sunday here, the results today were as follows:
Man Utd 1 - 1 West Ham
Watford 0 - 1 Stoke
Arsenal 3 - 1 Bournemouth
Southampton 1 - 0 Everton
It's been a pleasure, as always. That's all from us today at The Independent, tune in next week for live updates of the Premier League.
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