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A look at the pundit predictions for a huge clash between West Ham and Manchester United.
There is now new-found home for the Iron, but they are not the only seem suddenly feeling as though they can pull off something significant. Manchester United have won their last four Premier League games and are looking for a fifth consecutive win for the first time since 2006 while strengthening their grip on fourth place.
Ahead of what promises to be a very interesting clash at the London Stadium, we have rounded up the predictions from SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson and BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton.
Paul Merson
“Big game coming up for the geezer who wants to cut his hair! If Manchester United win, that's five games in a row and he gets rid of the long hair. Will that happen? I'm not so sure. West Ham are starting to perform now. I like Jarrod Bowen, I'm actually a big fan of his. He's a very good player who can play anywhere across the front-three, as a no.10 and even as a centre-forward.
“England are allowed to pick 26 players for the World Cup, but if it was still a 22-man squad, I would have fancied Bowen. He is three players rolled into one. Now with more slots in the squad, I'm not sure if Tuchel will still prefer someone like him. If West Ham want to keep Bowen, they must avoid relegation. No way he's playing in the Championship next season, he's too good a player for that!
“Manchester United are playing some good football. The impact made by Steve Holland cannot be overlooked. He has helped Michael Carrick, thanks to his experience of being a good coach at the highest level.
“But this is still a tough game for Manchester United. West Ham are fighting for their survival and I expect them to trouble the visitors. Thanks to their recent performances, West Ham don't have to go all out in this game and I think that will suit them against United. Prediction: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United.”
Chris Sutton
“Both of these teams have found a bit of form, and West Ham's victory over Burnley was huge for them in their fight against the drop. It seems Manchester United can do no wrong under Michael Carrick, who has often been linked with the West Ham job down the years but goes back to his old club looking for a fifth straight win.
“I think he will get it, too. We had some callers into 606 thinking United would be Arsenal's biggest challengers from now on, which seems a stretch, but there is no doubt they are on a bit of a high. This is the sort of game where idiots like me can get sucked in and get on the Carrick bandwagon... I am wary, but I am still going to be positive and jump on board too. Prediction: 1-2.”
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