Following a shocking defeat in their 2021-22 UEFA Champions League debut, Manchester United get back into Premier League action when they visit West Ham in London. Here, take a look at the probable lineups for both teams.
The Red Devils were stunned on Tuesday when Young Boys claimed the points in Bern. Now, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s men will try to bounce back and extend their unbeaten run in the domestic league, where they got off to a bright start (3W 1D).
The Hammers, on the other hand, will host Manchester United in high spirits following their perfect start to the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League. David Moyes‘ side is also undefeated in the Premier League, so there will be two unbeaten runs at stake on Sunday.
West Ham possible lineup
West Ham began the new season on fire beating Newcastle and destroying Leicester City but they were held by Crystal Palace and Southampton after that.Michail Antonio‘s absence headlines the team news.
The tournament’s joint-top scorer was sent off in the goalless draw at St. Mary’s Stadium after seeing the yellow card twice and Moyes will have to figure out how to replace his hitman. West Ham possible starting XI: Lukasz Fabianski; Vladimir Coufal, Craig Dawson, Kurt Zouma, Aaron Cresswell; Tomas Soucek, Declan Rice; Nikola Vlasic, Said Benrahma, Pablo Fornals; Andriy Yarmolenko.
Manchester United projectedlineup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Newcastle. (Getty)
The Red Devils have to turn the page and focus on continue on winning ways in the Premier League. For Sunday’s clash, they won’t have Edinson Cavani, who could make his return on Wednesday for the EFL Cup game, also against the Hammers.
Marcus Rashford will be another huge absence for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who might give minutes to Mason Greenwood following his winning goal against Wolves. Manchester United possible lineup: David De Gea, Aaron Wan Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic/Fred; Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho; Cristiano Ronaldo.
