The race for Champions League royalty is becoming more of a reality for Manchester United in the league. However, the Red Devils will have to overcome the threat posed by West Ham at the Old Trafford. The match schedules for this Wednesday with kickoff at 20:00 GMT.
The Red Devils exited the Wembley Stadium with bowed heads after an unceremonious exit at the hands of Chelsea. Another loss for Ole Gunnar is injury-prone Eric Bailly, who left Wembley on a stretcher.
A bitter loss marked the end of a winning streak held by Ole Gunnar since the restart. The loss might have irked a waking lion as they welcome side West Ham at Old Trafford. Red Devils are yet to lose a game since the restart at home.
The side is currently fifth on the table with 62 points, same as side Leicester City separated with a goal difference. The neck to neck sides will face off on the last day of the Premier League to determine who enters the Champions League.
West Ham shook off relegation struggles for the season with a 3-1 win over side Watford. The win elevated the team to 15th on the table with 37 points. A goal difference separates the side from side Brighton.
Manchester United vs. West Ham United Head to Head
Both sides have 32 games against each other with Red Devils taking home 18 wins against the seven wins by the Hammers. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Man United
Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester United
Manchester United 2-2 Southampton
Aston Villa 0-3 Man United
Man United 5-2 Bournemouth
Brighton 0-3 Man United
West Ham
West Ham 3-1 Watford
Norwich City 0-4 West Ham
West Ham 0-1 Burnley
Newcastle 2-2 West Ham
West Ham 3-2 Chelsea
Manchester United Team News
Defender Eric Bailly had to be stretchered off the field in their FA semi-finals defeat to Chelsea. Defender Maguire netted an own goal adding defending woes for the side. Goalkeeper De Gea came under heavy criticism after a dismal performance. Romero sets to take over the goals with the Spaniard falling down the pecking order.
West Ham Team News
Skipper Mark Noble marked his 500 appearances for the Hammers and aimed to make it 501 against the Red Devils. Long term target for the Red Devils Rice is back in contention after a terrific volley goal during the weekend.
Prediction and Odds
Manchester United will be looking to secure a top-four finish with a win. Both teams have defending woes, and we expect a goal-fest.
Manchester United Win
Both Teams to Score
Martial to Score
