West Ham United have won four of their last five meetings with Manchester United, despite only claiming victory from five of their previous 37 encounters. The Hammers are seeking back-to-back league victories at Old Trafford for the first time since 1934.
Manchester United vs West Ham preview
Can Manchester United continue their generally impressive form? On Sunday, the Red Devils fought back from a goal down to defeat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Joshua Zirkzee equalised from an acute angle, scoring his first league goal for 364 days, before Mason Mount lashed home the winner, after the ball has been squared to him by Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick, deceiving everybody.
This means Rúben Amorim's team have only lost one of their last seven, albeit that solitary defeat was something of an abomination. Last Monday night, the Red Devils were beaten 1-0 by Everton, despite the fact that the Toffees were reduced to ten men inside 13 minutes, with Amorim widely criticised for not changing his approach in response to the game state. This was Man United's first home defeat since the opening day, and they are largely moving in the right direction, even if this team is far from flawless. So, will they avoid an untimely slip up in this Thursday night fixture?
As for West Ham United, their mini-unbeaten streak is now over. At the weekend, the Hammers did something very few do these days, suffer defeat at the hands of Liverpool, beaten 2-0 at the London Stadium in a match that severely lacked quality, both goals coming in the second half.
Before this, Nuno Espírito Santo's side had climbed out of the relegation zone by virtue of back-to-back home wins over Newcastle and Burnley, before a backs against the wall 2-2 draw in the pouring rain with Bournemouth, hanging on having been 2-0 up. Nevertheless, the Irons' horrendous start to this season means they are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference, so every point counts. Here, can the Hammers spring a Thursday night surprise at Old Trafford?
Manchester United vs West Ham United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 156.
- Manchester United Wins: 74. Draws: 32. West Ham United Wins: 50.
Manchester United team news
In the absence of Benjamin Šeško and Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee has led the line in the last two matches, so will his first league goal for almost exactly a year on Sunday give him some confidence?
Elsewhere, scorer Mason Mount came into the team at Selhurst, with Amad and Diogo Dalot deployed at wing-back, chosen over Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui.
At the back, Harry Maguire is suffering from a hamstring issue, but Lisandro Martínez came off the bench for the final eight minutes at the weekend, his first action since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament also against Crystal Palace on 2 February. Lastly, Casemiro and Dorgu would sit out Monday's visit to Molineux if cautioned.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mount, Mbeumo, Zirkzee.
Manchester United player to watch vs West Ham
Bryan Mbeumo has scored six times in Manchester United colours to date, while he netted on four occasions against West Ham during his time at Brentford, so will he increase both tallies?
West Ham team news
Having only just served a ban, Lucas Paquetá is suspended again, after picking up two yellow cards in 30 seconds, both for dissent, during Sunday's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Nuno Espírito Santo switched to a back four ahead of that game, in part to accommodate Paquetá, so could Max Kilman or Igor make it a five-man backline, or will Tomáš Souček slot into midfield?
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-3-3): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf; Potts, Souček, Magassa; Bowen, Fernandes, Wilson.
West Ham player to watch vs Manchester United
Jarrod Bowen has three goals to his name this season, while also netting during three of his last four meetings with Manchester United, so could he be the West Ham hero yet again?
Manchester United vs West Ham prediction
We are backing Manchester United for victory at Old Trafford, given that West Ham lack quality, albeit you never know when it comes to Rúben Amorim's team: Manchester United 2-0 West Ham United.
Manchester United vs West Ham FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester United vs West Ham in the Premier League?
Manchester United vs West Ham United takes place on Thursday 4 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).