United v West Ham preview

football. What was his mandate? To get them up into the Premier League as quickly as possible and he got them up within a year. Tell me someone else who could’ve done that?” – Sir Alex Ferguson. 

Whistle blower: Mike Jones has been appointed to this fixture, his first involving either club this season. United fans saw the Chester-based official during last term’s 4-4 draw with Everton.

Rivals watch: There are eight Premier League fixtures on Wednesday night, including Manchester City’s trip to Wigan Athletic and Chelsea’s home match with neighbours Fulham.

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