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Man Utd have been handed a fitness concern ahead of their clash with West Ham.
Manchester United are said to have suffered an injury scare ahead of their clash with West Ham on Tuesday night. Wednesday’s clash at the London Stadium is set up to be an intriguing clash between two in-form teams at opposite end of the Premier League table.
The Hammers have won three of their last four Premier League games to cut the gap to safety to just three points. New signings have given Nuno Espirito Santo’s men a new sense of life, and there is now real hope they can survive.
Meanwhile in the top four, Manchester United are in fourth spot having won all of their last four games, with interim boss Michael Carrick injecting a new sense of life at Old Trafford. History of sorts awaits the Red Devils, who have not won five consecutive games since the winter of 2006.
West Ham will look to play spoilers to further their survival hopes, and it could be one of the most interesting games of the mid-week schedule. An added wrinkle of interest surrounds Man Utd star Bryan Mbeumo, who reportedly picked up an injury in his side’s win over Tottenham over the weekend, a game in which he scored.
According to United in Focus, Mbeumo was spotted limping out of the stadium on Saturday, and that would mean he faces a battle to be back in time for the West Ham game, given it is a quick turnaround to Tuesday night.
Mbeumo has been key for United this season following his arrival from Brentford, scoring 10 times in 21 games across all competitions. Carrick may now need to find an alternative. Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee will both be likely options if Mbeumo is not ready to go.
Carrick on new-found spark
"The first goal is normally vital, to get ahead, but I think it's just encouraging the expression, the attacking play," Carrick said. "Not so much enjoyment where you can do what you want and it's a playground, kind of flicks and tricks, but more playing with a purpose and confidence.
"The connection with everyone has been as good as anything. The feeling, the emotion and connection with players, staff and fans - it feels good. We've had to win games in different ways. It gives me a lot of satisfaction to see the stadium this way, to look forward to the excitement.
"I'm pleased with the buy-in. We're in a good emotional place and that helps you. The four games we've had look different, we've not cracked it. I'm aware of that. We're just moving on to the next one and not settling for what we've got. Not taking things for granted is something we speak about a lot and the boys have been really good for that so far."
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