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Manchester United vs. West Ham United
Manchester United were in desperate need of a win in the Premier League. After the Red Devils could only win one of their last four games, the duel at promoted Brentford was on the agenda on Wednesday evening. Man United solved this with a strong performance, which they won 3:1. Despite the victory, manager Ralf Rangnick’s team is still not in the top four of the table. With one game less than West Ham, who are in 4th place in the table, the Red Devils are in 7th place. However, both teams are separated by only two points in the table.
As luck would have it, this very match takes place on Saturday lunchtime. The Hammers lost for the first time after winning three games in a row. With 2:3 West Ham lost against Leeds. At Old Trafford, manager David Moyes’ side will be looking to defend their current position in the table. Find out whether the Hammers will have to leave the pitch as losers in our Man United – West Ham betting tip.
Man United – West Ham info:
– Date & Time: 22.01.2022, 16:00 hrs.
– Venue: Manchester, Old Trafford
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 23
– TV coverage: Sky
Man United Form & Balance Check
Manchester United shot themselves out of their mini-crisis for the time being with a 3-1 away win. After the Red Devils only drew 1-1 with Newcastle, Man United corrected this result in the following home match. Ralf Rangnick’s team won 3-1 against Burnley, but only four days later United showed why it is their lack of consistency that makes life difficult for them. United lost 0:1 at home to Wolverhampton. Following on from that, the side noises around disgruntled stars like Martial, Lingard and co. wouldn’t stop.
This too led to Man United failing to hold on to a 2-0 lead in the next game at Aston Villa, which was also so flattering. The Red Devils led until the 77th minute of the game before conceding two goals in five minutes. Now it was time for the clash against Brentford, which United had to win. Apparently there was a post-match debate at Villa Park as United performed as a team and won in commanding fashion.
lack of consistency
Manchester United need to win against West Ham to keep fighting for 4th place in the table. Although the Red Devils would overtake their upcoming opponents in the table for the time being with a three-pointer, Tottenham are in waiting. Tottenham are one point ahead of United with two games to spare and could soon challenge Manchester for the Champions League spot they have taken. It is the lack of consistency in results that is spoiling United’s wins. United have only managed two wins in their last five games. And that despite the fact that Rangnick’s team have only faced teams from the bottom half of the table.
Man United facts & analysis
– Manchester United are 7th in the table with 25 points.
– The Red Devils picked up only 2 wins from their last 5 games.
– Man United lost their last home match 1-0 against Wolves
West Ham form & balance check
Many pundits didn’t see it coming that West Ham United would lose their home game against Leeds United 3-2. After the Hammers just as surprisingly let the home game against Southampton slip away 3-2 on Boxing Day, three wins in a row followed. All of them were convincing. It was therefore surprising that David Moyes’ team missed out on a possible three-point win against the Lilywhites, who are in the bottom of the table. The defeat allowed West Ham to remain in 4th place in the table, but the lead over the chasers, such as Tottenham and Manchester, shrank.
Defensive Gaps
As was already the case in the home defeat to Southampton, one thing above all was evident against Leeds. West Ham score a lot of goals but reveal a certain vulnerability defensively. The loss of Kurt Zouma still hurts. Just like key player Thomas Soucek, the Frenchman could make his comeback against Man United. Should both players be fit, anything is possible against United. In the last five games, West Ham have only managed to finish one game with zero points. Keeper Fabiański also had to make a save in the victories against Crystal Palace and Watford.
West Ham Facts & Analysis
– West Ham are 4th in the table with 37 points.
– The Hammers have won 3 of their last 5 games.
– A full 22 goals have been scored in West Ham
‘s last 5 matches.
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 January 2022
Ralf Rangnick fielded his Red Devils in a 4-3-3 system in the recent 3-1 away win at Brentford. This Man United played with a six, an eight and an attacking ten. In addition, the talented academy players Elanga and Greenwood formed the forward line together with Ronaldo.
West Ham took an attacking approach in their 3-2 home defeat to Leeds. Coach David Moyes has the Hammers in a 4-2-3-1 system, which convinces with a compact centre and bold wing play. Bowen, in particular, has been very convincing in the last few games and has developed into a regular player.
Man United – West Ham Direct comparison & Statistics
Manchester United and West Ham United have already met 124 times. In this duel, Man United earned the more positive record. The Red Devils won 61 matches, whereas the Hammers could only win 34 encounters. A further 29 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew 1-0 in West Ham’s favour.
– The last encounter at Old Trafford was won by West Ham (EFL Cup).
– Of the last 20 home games against West Ham, Manchester lost only 2.
– Last three duels ended 1-0.
– Man United’s last home match against West Ham in the Premier League was won 1-0.
