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– LIVE! today host in what could be a crunch clash. The Hammers have endured a difficult start to the season under Julen Lopetegui and were last week thrashed by Tottenham despite taking the lead. After a big summer spend, the pressure is on the Irons boss ahead of the meeting at the London Stadium.
Red Devils boss, Erik ten Hag, is a man used to working under pressure. Seemingly constantly tipped with an exit from Old Trafford, the Dutchman has seen his side embark on a four-game unbeaten run of late, albeit three of those results have been drawn. While it would be too much to suggest either manager will be fearing for their jobs should they lose, there is little doubt another defeat would only increase the noise.
Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Dom Smith will be providing expert analysis from the ground! Kick-off time and venue: 2pm GMT; London Stadium TV channel and live stream: Not available in UK West Ham team news: Kudus suspended Manchester United team news: Evans could return Prediction: Draw , West Ham have quite a good record without Kudus, but his absence will be felt, while United may have largely underwhelmed this season they do not concede many on the road. Lopetegui will clearly demand a reaction and Ten Hag’s side don’t always convince, so a draw does not feel out of the question. .
, Bruno Fernandes is available again for Manchester United to face West Ham after missing their Europa League draw with Fenerbahce due to suspension. Jonny Evans is expected to be available and start alongside Matthijs de Ligt at centre-back at the London Stadium. “We expect, of course, Bruno back and, hopefully, also Jonny Evans,” said United manager Erik ten Hag.
Lisandro Martinez will continue at left-back, with Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui on the right. Mazraoui played at No10 against Fenerbahce on Thursday to cover for the absences of Fernandes and Mount. Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount are all still out.
Antony added to United’s injury problems on Thursday when he went off on a stretcher in Turkey, with the winger seen on crutches. , West Ham will be without the suspended Mohammed Kudus for today’s Premier League clash with Manchester United. The forward was sent off during last weekend’s 4-1 loss at rivals Tottenham for clashing with Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Pape Matar Sarr.
Kudus has since been charged by the Football Association (FA) for “allegedly acting in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct after the offence he was sent off for”. Manager Julen Lopetegui has struggled in the opening few months of his tenure and could certainly do with what would be a statement win over the Red Devils on Sunday. The Irons boss, however, will likely remain without striker Niclas Fullkrug as he continues to try and shake off a calf injury.
, TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK. Highlights: Supporters will be able to watch highlights for free when Match of the Day 2 airs at 10.30pm on Sunday on BBC One.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with ’s dedicated match blog! , Good morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Manchester United this afternoon. Kick-off from the London Stadium is at 2pm GMT..
