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Like one manchester united The team achieves victory in the WSLCan their male counterparts do the same?
“Hopefully I can have an impact today from the bench”
David Moyes shares his thoughts ahead of the match at Old Trafford 💭⚒️ pic.twitter.com/EhbtnAuKkp
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 4, 2024
What about West Ham then? Surprisingly, they have only lost once in the first division since 4 November (albeit a 5-0 defeat to Fulham), however, they have failed to win their last five games in all competitions since back-to-back 2-0 wins over Man United and Arsenal. Hence there is a certain degree of pressure on David Moyes, which there always seems to be. The Hammers are looking to achieve the double against United for the first time in 17 seasons.
can united Finish fourth or fifth this season and qualify for the Champions League? These two think so.
“I still believe they can finish fifth”
Gary Neville and Roy Keane believe that Manchester United can have a positive end to the season 💪 pic.twitter.com/LPhu4kOgfH
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 4, 2024
Manchester United pays tribute to victims of the Munich air disaster this afternoon, and Tuesday will mark the 66th anniversary of the accident. Fans gathered around the memorial plaque before kick-off, while the club invited 48 relatives of the players who died in the crash to attend today's match.
Ten Hag has confirmed The decision to swap Varane for Maguire in United's defense today is tactical.
He told MUTV: “First of all, H (Maguire) was doing very well but he got injured, Raphaël is also doing very well, but in the third match. We didn't want to change too much, it's up to Harry.” show his contribution, but we are sure that he will do it.”
Some pre-match readings For you here, as Jamie Jackson tries to answer the question on everyone's lips at Old Trafford:
It's just the only change for Manchester United of their dramatic 4-3 win over Wolves, with Harry Maguire coming into defense in place of Raphaël Varane. It would seem that the England player was prepared for this type of game, with West Ham strong in set pieces. United may welcome back Sofyan Amrabat from AFCON, although Kobbie Mainoo's form means the Moroccan is on the bench.
The return of Coufal It means it is a change of form for West Ham, who play five at the back, with Phillips moving out of midfield and onto the bench. Aguerd enters for Mavrapanos.
Both clubs, however, need to take a closer look and stop posting their teams on social media in order of squad number. It is awful.
team news
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Højlund
Substitutes: Bayindir, Varane, Lindelöf, Amrabat, McTominay, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Forson
West Ham: Areola, Johnson, Coufal, Aguerd, Zouma, Emerson, Ward-Prowse, Álvarez, Soucek, Kudus, Bowen
Substitutes: Fabianski, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Mavrapanos, Phillips, Scarles, Cornet, Ings Mubama
Preamble
Hello Sunday gang. Welcome to another spectacular day in the Premier League. Well, we hope so, after yesterday's excess of goals: 26 goals scored in just five games represented a real feast and now it is the turn of manchester united and West Ham to try to offer a similar offer.
Erik ten Hag's team They are on the verge of the unthinkable; three points would mean they would go five games unbeaten for the first time this season and make it three straight wins for the second time, last doing so in October with unconvincing wins over Brentford (Scott McTominay's added double), Sheffield United (ray of Diogo Dalot to beat a poor team 2-1) and Copenhagen (last penalty save in a 1-0).
How West Ham would love to stop United's momentum, as they did just before Christmas with a hard-fought 2-0 win at the London Stadium. Nayef Aguerd could return for them after his AFCON tour, Vladimir Coufal has returned from suspension, while on-loan Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips could play again.
Kick-off is at 2 pm GMT. And it's LIVE, etc, etc.
