The push for the top four in the Premier League continues on Saturday with a big one as fourth-place West Ham host seventh-place Manchester United. The Hammers are 11-4-7 with 37 points, while United are 10-5-6 with 35 points. West Ham, the surprise of the season, have three teams within two points of them. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two after playing twice in September. United won the first match, in the Premier League, with West Ham knocking United out in the EFL Cup just days later.
Here’s are storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
Date: Saturday, Jan. 22 | Time: 10 a.m. ET
Location: Old Trafford — Manchester, England
TV: None | Live stream: Peacock
Odds: Man United -108; Draw +270; West Ham +280 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
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Team news
Man United: Fullbacks Luke Shaw (hamstring) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (illness) remain out, with Alex Telles and Diogo Dalot set to start. Center back Victor Lindelof is also absent due to personal reasons after his home was broken into. Jadon Sancho, their big-money signing from Borussia Dortmund, likely misses out. Manager Ralf Rangnick said the winger attended a family funeral on Wednesday and that it has affected him quite a lot. The boss said on Friday that he isn’t sure if he will be available.
West Ham: Angelo Ogbonna remains out with his serious knee injury, but the team has been greatly boosted by Algeria’s horrible showing at the Africa Cup of Nations. Winger Said Benrahma is back in the fold thanks to his team’s failure at the competition, and he’s expected to be available for this game. It’s a big inclusion for the side because he’s been superb this season. After one goal in 33 games last season, he’s scored eight times in 28 games this season.
Prediction
The Red Devils once again stumble, settling for just a point at home as the defense once again lets them down. Pick: Man United 2, West Ham 2