Manchester United Aims for Victory Against West Ham at Old Trafford

Manchester, England — Manchester United is preparing to face West Ham United on Thursday night, aiming to secure back-to-back Premier League wins after a recent victory against Crystal Palace.

Manager Ruben Amorim has announced his squad for the match, which will be missing key player Matthijs de Ligt due to injury. De Ligt received the Player of the Month award for November but will not be in the matchday lineup.

The Red Devils hope to build on their 2-1 win at Selhurst Park as they seek to improve their position in the Premier League standings. A victory could propel United to fifth place, just behind Chelsea on goal difference.

Ayden Heaven is expected to take De Ligt’s place in defense, while Noussair Mazraoui will also be integrated into the backline. Matheus Cunha is set to return after a two-match absence, providing a boost ahead of the fixture.

“It’s an opportunity for us to climb the ranks and regain confidence,” Amorim said in a press conference. “We know West Ham’s recent history against us, but we must focus on our form.”

West Ham, sitting 17th in the league, comes into the match looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Liverpool. The Hammers have managed to win three of their last four meetings against United, posing a challenge for the home team.

Nuno Espírito Santo, West Ham’s manager, is dealing with his own set of issues as Lucas Paquetá is suspended after receiving a red card. “It’s a blow for us, and we will need to adjust,” said Nuno.

In terms of lineup predictions, United is expected to field Lammens in goal and a formation that includes key players like Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Joshua Zirkzee. Meanwhile, West Ham will likely rely on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tomáš Souček to lead their charge.

As the teams prepare for the match, Amorim knows that any mistakes could prove costly. “We can’t afford to slip at home again—we need to get back to winning ways,” he said.

The expectations for the game are high, with both teams eager to find their form during this critical part of the season.