West Ham vs. Manchester United: Team News, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info
Manchester United can get back to winning ways in the Premier League by beating West Ham United at the London Stadium on Thursday.
United have second place all-but sealed, something that will be confirmed if Tottenham Hotspur fail to win on Wednesday night. Yet Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho will be keen to see his team rediscover some form ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea, after recent disappointing defeats to West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Date: Thursday, May 10
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The Hammers should be in relaxed mood having recently secured their top-flight survival on the watch of former United manager David Moyes. Yet like his United counterpart, Moyes has concerns over key members of his attack.
The London Evening Standard's Tom Doyle has noted how star forward Marko Arnautovic "is a doubt," while ex-United striker Javier Hernandez will be unavailable.
Doyle also said United duo "Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez may miss out as both nurse injuries ahead of the FA Cup Final."
Not having Arnautovic available would be a huge blow for Moyes, who has revived the Austria international's game. Arnautovic has been in free-scoring form, while also acting as the creative fulcrum of Moyes' team.
The 29-year-old showcased his eye for a pass when he teed up Joao Mario to score the Hammers' opener in Saturday's 2-0 win away to Leicester City. Football.London's Sam Inkersole reported Arnautovic took a knock but was substituted late and "should be fine for Thursday."
If Lukaku and Sanchez aren't fit enough to feature, Mourinho will again have to turn to options he may lack confidence in. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial played in the 1-0 defeat at Brighton but drew the ire of their manager.
Mourinho appeared to cite their struggles as a reason why he usually starts Lukaku, per BBC Sport. They may have struggled against the Seagulls, but Rashford and Martial have the pace to stretch a West Ham defence inconsistent for most of this season.
United need a performance as much as they would welcome three points. In particular, Mourinho will hope to see his side regain some swagger in attacking areas before the more important showdown with Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday, May 19.
