Seeking to end their eight-game winless run in the Premier League, West Ham United travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday.
The Hammers held London rivals Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium last weekend. They are destined for their worst-ever finish in the Premier League, with nine points left to play on the table.
The East London outfit have lost each of their last four visits to Old Trafford across all competitions, so Graham Potter and his boys face a tough challenge on Sunday against Man United, who come into the game after booking their place in the Europa League final.
**West Ham United Team News**
Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio have been ruled out for the season, but Edson Alvarez has recovered from a sore back and is available for the trip to Man United.
**Predicted West Ham lineup vs Manchester United (3-4-2-1)**
**Goalkeeper**
Alphonse Areola has endured a poor season just like most of his West Ham teammates. However, he will be looking forward to closing the season on a high, and a clean sheet at Old Trafford would be a big achievement.
**Defence**
In a 3-4-2-1 system, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman and Aaron Cresswell should form the backline for the visitors. Kilman, who was at fault for Tottenham’s opening goal last weekend, will function as the central centre-back, with Todibo and Cresswell operating beside him.
The trio must show their maturity and reading of the game to keep a confident Man United side at bay.
**Midfield**
Edson Alvarez should be recalled to the starting XI after he has recovered from his back problem. The Mexican’s inclusion will add much-needed solidity and physicality to the West Ham midfield. He will partner Tomas Soucek in the centre of the park, trying to disrupt United’s build-up play.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns to Old Trafford after departing last summer, and he will want to put in a memorable display from the right wing-back position. Emerson Palmieri should operate from the opposite flank, and the West Ham duo will try to neutralise United’s wing-backs.
**Attack**
Lucas Paqueta is expected to be pushed further forward in his preferred position, and with his creativity and flair, the Brazilian could cause problems for the home side. The Hammers’ best player again this season, Jarrod Bowen, will fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet against a shaky United defence.
Mohammed Kudus might get the nod ahead of Niclas Fullkrug to lead the attack. The enigmatic Ghana forward loves to drop into pockets of space and create issues for the opposition, so the Red Devils’ backline must take care of him.
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