**West Ham welcome an in form Manchester United to the London Stadium on Tuesday evening.**
Both sides are evenly matched in their recent form going into Tuesday’s game. West Ham have won four of their last five in all competitions, as have Manchester United led by ex Hammer and current interim boss Michael Carrick.
United are riding on a high and full of confidence under Carrick. Four wins from four in the top flight have seen them claim victories against the league’s top two in Arsenal and Manchester City. The Red Devils pose Nuno’s men a real threat and are without doubt a tough test for this resurgent West Ham side.
The current campaign has been long, emotionally taxing, and at points many supporters had seen no way out of this relegation dog fight. The only real disappointment in recent weeks has been the manner of the Chelsea defeat, surrendering a two goal lead and ultimately leaving Stamford Bridge empty handed.
West Ham’s recent upturn in results has given supporters a renewed sense of optimism and belief that the Club can defy the odds and achieve Premier League survival.
Tuesday’s game offers the Hammers an opportunity to show where they are at and prove that results of late are more than just a brief, fleeting moment of good form.
Nuno Espirito Santo and his players are at the real crunch stage of the campaign. Every point is precious, every game holds the weight and significance of a cup final. There is no time to be labelling any upcoming games as free passes when preserving the Club’s Premier League status is on the line.
A win against an in form Manchester United side would send out a real statement to the teams in and around West Ham. It would further highlight the fight within this current Hammers squad.
Three points would leave the Hammers breathing down the necks of the teams above them, adding further fuel to supporters hope and belief, something that felt long gone just a matter of weeks ago.