West Ham United will look to continue their recent dominance over Manchester United when the two sides meet at the London Stadium this evening in a crucial Premier League fixture.
Recent History Favours the Hammers
The statistics make stark reading for the Red Devils. West Ham have beaten Manchester United in four of their last five Premier League encounters. While three of those victories came at their home ground, the London Stadium, the most significant result was arguably their 1-0 triumph at Old Trafford last May. That result sealed a first league double over Manchester United for the Hammers since the 2006/07 season, proving their recent success is no fluke.
Contrasting Form Lines Set the Scene
However, the immediate form guide tells a different story. West Ham travel north after a disappointing and supine 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend, a performance that raised questions about their resilience. In contrast, Manchester United arrive with momentum, having secured a morale-boosting comeback victory against Crystal Palace in their last outing.
This creates a fascinating tactical battle between the two managers. The recent head-to-head record strongly favours West Ham boss Nuno Espírito Santo, but the immediate momentum sits with Ruben Amorim's Manchester United side. The stage is set for a finely balanced and highly competitive match.
Kick-Off and Stakes
The match is scheduled for an 8pm GMT start. For West Ham, another win would solidify their status as a major thorn in United's side. For Manchester United, this is a prime opportunity to banish a poor recent record against this opponent and build on their positive result at Selhurst Park. Neither side can afford to take this fixture lightly.
