Pundit Predictions: How will United line up at West Ham?
Amid the countdown to Christmas, time is also ticking towards the deadline to submit your United Predictions ahead of the Reds’ Premier League match against West Ham this weekend.
If you haven’t already, you have until 11:00 GMT on Saturday to make your picks in the game via our official app, ahead of a big fixture for Erik ten Hag’s side, at the London Stadium, from 12:30 GMT.
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And if you are looking for some inspiration before making your choices, fear not! Our pundits - and former Reds defenders - Wes Brown and David May have shared their thoughts, ahead of their duties as part of MUTV’s Matchday Live show tomorrow…
WES BROWN
Wes is expecting to see Ten Hag make two changes to our XI, from the team that started the 0-0 draw away to Liverpool last time out.
He thinks captain Bruno Fernandes – who missed the Anfield trip due to suspension – will replace Sofyan Amrabat in midfield, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka coming in for Diogo Dalot at right-back, after the latter was sent off late in the stalemate on Merseyside.
Line-up: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Shaw; Fernandes, Mainoo, McTominay; Antony, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Correct score: West Ham 0 United 2
First scorer: Rasmus Hojlund
Man of the Match: Kobbie Mainoo
Like Wes, Maysie is also expecting a double alteration, including Wan-Bissaka coming in for Dalot. The ex-United defender is going for Marcus Rashford to lead the line, in place of Rasmus Hojlund.
He’s also foreseeing the Reds leaving London with three points via a 2-0 victory, and for young Kobbie Mainoo to play a starring role from midfield.
Line-up: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Varane, Shaw; Amrabat, Mainoo, McTominay; Antony, Rashford, Garnacho.
Correct score: West Ham 0 United 2
First scorer: Marcus Rashford
Man of the Match: Kobbie Mainoo
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At the time of writing, exactly half of all players are expecting Rasmus Hojlund to open his Premier League account this Saturday, with the opening goal of our meeting at West Ham.
A 2-1 win is the most popular scoreline at present (36%), while the majority (33%) think Bruno Fernandes will be the key man on his return to action.
FIRST SCORER PREDICTIONS
50% = Rasmus Hojlund
14% = Alejandro Garnacho
13% = Bruno Fernandes
9% = Scott McTominay
7% = Marcus Rashford
CORRECT SCORE PREDICTIONS
36% = West Ham 1 United 2
19% = West Ham 0 United 2
14% = West Ham 1 United 3
8% = West Ham 0 United 1
5% = West Ham 0 United 3
MAN OF THE MATCH PREDICTIONS
33% = Bruno Fernandes
16% = Rasmus Hojlund
11% = Kobbie Mainoo
9% = Scott McTominay
8% = Alejandro Garnacho
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Kick-off on Saturday is at 12:30 GMT, and MUTV’s Matchday Live show will be on air from 11:25 GMT. Tune in for pre-match build-up and the team news from the London Stadium, ahead of our meeting with David Moyes’s men.