Kobbie Mainoo and Willy Kambwala start for Manchester United against West Ham United.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United head into the game against David Moyes’ West Ham United needing a win against the Hammers to end talk of pressure on the Dutchman.
After the Red Devils picked up a vital point against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Anfield, a win at the London Stadium would do wonders for United’s confidence after a tough season so far at Old Trafford.
United suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Hammers last season with a Said Benrahma goal enough for the London side to pick up the three points after a crucial error from David De Gea.
Mainoo starts
Despite a report from Jamie Jackson of The Guardian stating that Kobbie Mainoo was set to be absent for the game at the London Stadium which would have been a big blow for the Red Devils, the teenager starts.
Mainoo started at Anfield and the 18-year-old midfielder looked very composed and calm against the Merseyside club but the teenager missing the game against the Hammers could be a costly blow.
David Moyes’ side come into the game sitting in eighth place in the Premier League and a win for the London side would see them leapfrog United in the table.
Kambwala starts
Willy Kambwala has yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils but the Frenchman is starting for the Red Devils against Moyes’ rather physical West Ham side.
In the midfield for the Red Devils, Fernandes missed the game against Liverpool due to a suspension so the return of the Portuguese midfielder but the return of the former Sporting Lisbon star will be a big boost for the Red Devils.
The midfield of West Ham could cause the Red Devils problems so the inclusion of Mainoo will be a big boost for United.
Confirmed team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Evans, Shaw, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
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