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Subs: Bayindir, Varane, Lindelöf, Amrabat, McTominay, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Forson
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West Ham: Areola, Johnson, Coufal, Aguerd, Zouma, Emerson, Ward-Prowse, Álvarez, Soucek, Kudus, Bowen
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Subs: Fabianski, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Mavrapanos, Phillips, Scarles, Cornet, Ings Mubama
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Hey Sunday gang. Welcome to another barnstorming day in the Premier League. Well, we hope it will be anyway, after yesterday’s absolute goal glut: 26 goals scored in just five games represented a veritable feast and it’s now the turn of Manchester United and West Ham to try and provide a similar offering.
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Erik ten Hag’s team are on the brink of the unthinkable; three points would mean they’d go five games unbeaten for the first time this season and string together three back-to-back wins for just the second time, last doing so in October with unconvincing triumphs over Brentford (Scott McTominay’s added time brace), Sheffield United (Diogo Dalot thunderbolt to beat a poor team 2-1) and Copenhagen (last gasp penalty save in a 1-0).
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How West Ham would love to slam the brakes on United’s momentum, as they did just before Christmas with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at the London Stadium. Nayef Aguerd could return for them after AFCON duty, Vladimir Coufal is back from suspension while on-loan Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips could feature again.
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Kick-off is at 2pm GMT. And it’s LIVE, etc etc.
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important events
Tembabaa confirmed The decision to swap Varane and Maguire in United’s defense today was tactical.
He told MUTV: “First of all, H (Maguire) was in great form but he got injured. Rafael is also in great form but it’s only his third game. “I didn’t want to change it. It’s up to Harry.” To demonstrate his contribution, we are confident that he will do so.”
pre-game reading Here’s what Jamie Jackson says to you here, trying to answer a question on the lips of those around Old Trafford.
Only one change for Manchester United Harry Maguire replaced Raphael Varane in the defense as they secured a dramatic 4-3 win against Wolves. West Ham are strong from set-pieces, so the Englishman was suited for this type of game. United could bring back Sofian Amrabat from AFCON duty, but Koby Mainou’s form means the Moroccan will be on the bench.
Return of Kfar This means a change of form for West Ham, who now play in a back five with Phillips moving from midfield to the bench. Ageld will replace Mavrapanos.
But both clubs need to take a hard look at themselves and stop publishing their teams on social media in order of team number. That’s terrible.
United starting lineup: confirmed ✅
🔄 One change for the Reds @HarryMaguire93 replace @RaphaelVarane.#MUFC || #mumph
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 4, 2024
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Your team is playing against Manchester United ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/dqEEyuOiBW
— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 4, 2024
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team news
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Mainu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hoylund
Subs: Bindil, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat, McTominay, Eriksen, Amado, Anthony, Forson.
west ham: Arreola, Johnson, Coufal, Agard, Zuma, Emerson, Ward-Prowse, Alvarez, Soucek, Kudus, Bowen.
Subs: Fabianski, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Mavrapanos, Phillips, Skales, Cornet, Ings Mbama.
preamble
Hey, Sunday gang. Welcome to another whirlwind day in the Premier League. I hope that happens anyway after yesterday’s absolute goal glut. Scoring 26 goals in just five games represents a veritable feast, and now it’s Manchester United and West Ham’s turn to look to provide a similar service.
Erik ten Hag’s team is on the brink of the unthinkable. With the three points, they will go unbeaten in five games for the first time this season and achieve their second three-game winning streak. The last time was a convincing win over Brentford in October (two extra-time goals from Scott McTominay). , Sheffield United (Diogo Dalot’s Thunderbolts beat an inferior team 2-1) and Copenhagen (a last-gasp penalty save at 1-0).
How will West Ham hope to put the brakes on United’s momentum, as they did in a hard-fought 2-0 win at the London Stadium just before Christmas? Nayef Agelud could return after completing his AFCON duties, Vladimir Coufal will return from suspension and on-loan Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips could also feature again.
Kickoff is at 2pm Japan time. And LIVE etc.
