A spot in the FA Cup semi-finals is up for grabs this week as Manchester United looks to earn silverware against West Ham United. The match schedules for Tuesday at Old Trafford with kickoff at 10:30 pm.
Manchester United recorded wins against Watford and Liverpool to progress to this stage of the competition. On the other hand, West Ham overcame Stockport County and Doncaster Rovers to advance to this stage.
Man United was on course to secure their three points against Everton on Saturday when they took a 2-0 goal lead into the half-time interval. However, the Toffees responded afterward to make it a 2-2 draw. However, a Scott McTominay head sent the home side back again. It was unfortunate when a last-minute tussle earned Dominic Calvert Lewin a goal to share the spoils.
The Red Devils are currently second on the table with five points off the summit after Manchester City recorded a 4-1 win at Anfield on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men have one game in hand to extend their streak against them.
West Ham head into the clash after a goalless draw against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. It saw a controversial red card handed to Soucek by Mike Dean after a clash with Aleksandar Mitrovic. West Ham appealed the red card and await a response from FA ahead of the clash.
Manchester United vs. West Ham Head to Head
Both sides have 32 games against each other, with Manchester United taking home 18 wins while West Ham with six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Man United 3-3 Everton
Man United 9-0 Southampton
Arsenal 0-0 Man United
Man United 1-2 Sheffield United
Man United 3-2 Liverpool
Away
Fulham 0-0 West Ham
Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham
West Ham 1-3 Liverpool
Crystal Palace 2-3 West Ham
West Ham 4-0 Doncaster Rovers
Manchester United Team News
Eric Bailly remains a major doubt ahead of the clash after picking a knock during their clash with Everton on Saturday. Paul Pogba will remain on the sidelines after picking a thigh problem during their Saturday clash.
West Ham Team News
Arthur Masauku remains on the sidelines while recovering from an injury. Soucek, as it stands, remains suspended and awaits for the red card to be overturned. Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop, Pablo Fornals, and Manuel Lanzini. Andriy Yarmalenko could get a first start on the final third.
Prediction and Odds
West Ham has all it takes to pick a win at Old Trafford but face a determined side to change their fate.
Manchester United Win
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
