Here’s a quick look at expected Man Utd setup vs West Ham meeting, along with updates on fitness issues and likely selections.
Man Utd step into this home fixture with a bit more confidence. But, the selection puzzle isn’t entirely solved. The defensive unit should mirror the one used against Crystal Palace, mainly because Harry Maguire is still nursing a thigh issue and isn’t ready to return. Lisandro Martinez may be on the bench again as the staff ease him back into rhythm.
The fullback roles look settled for now, with Diogo Dalot expected to stay in the lineup after a strong outing last weekend. Mason Mount, finally with some minutes in his legs, has done enough to keep his place in midfield. His energy helped United control the tempo in the last match, and he’ll likely be trusted again for this one. The coaching team wants stability, and this setup gives them that.
Injuries & Return Dates
| Players | Type of Injury | Return Date |
| Matheus Cunha | Knock | December 4 |
| Bruno Fernandes | Knock | December 4 |
| Benjamin Sesko | Knee | Unknown |
| Harry Maguire | Thigh | December 4 |
Suspensions:
Man Utd have no players suspended for this PL clash.
Man Utd Players’ to Watch:
Matheus Cunha will be the on catching most of the eyes during the game. He was unavailable for the matches against Everton and Palace because of a head injury that he got during training. However, he is likely to start the game with West Ham.
Predicted Man Utd XI (3-4-3) : Lammens; Shaw, Martinez, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Amad; Fernandes, Casemiro; Cunha, Mount, Mbeumo
Author’s Opinion
If Man keep the same balance they showed last weekend, they should handle this challenge. The bigger test is whether the attacking group can turn pressure into goals. The pieces are there, but consistency still feels out of reach.
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