West Ham vs Manchester United team news: Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial out – can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make it work?
Manchester United are facing a tough test when they meet West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Both have had a mixed start to the season and have near identical records after the first five games of the season with two wins, two draws and one defeat.
The Red Devils will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s match, under Jose Mourinho, when they were beaten 3-1.
Several players will be missing from both sides due to injury and suspension.
Here is how both teams could line-up on Sunday at the 2pm kick-off.
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West Ham team news
The Hammers do not have too many injury issues ahead of the game and boss Manuel Pellegrini gave an update in his pre-match press conference.
The West Ham manager said: “The injuries – Winston Reid is recovering from his injury. I hope he will next week start working with the squad.
“Manuel Lanzini also has a problem that we will review tomorrow before the game.”
Left-back Arthur Masuaku is suspended following his red card in the previous game.
Aaron Cresswell is likely to be his replacement in the side, according to the Hammers boss.
“He (Cresswell) started the season and played last season with me. He played 50 per cent of the games. For a manager, the best performances come from players when they have competition behind them.
“Aaron wasn’t playing because Arthur was playing well but now he has the chance to show his ability.”
How West Ham could look
Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to have few options in attack with Antony Martial unavailable due to injury.
Solskjaer expected the forward to miss the trip to the capital along with Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw.
United are also unsure if Daniel James will be fit after missing the match against Astana with a knock sustained in the victory against Leicester.
"I don't know," Solskjaer said. "He's not trained the last few days. Hopefully, but not sure.
"We'll have a recovery day with everyone tomorrow and we'll see on Saturday."
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Solskjaer said the likes of Axel Tuanzebe and Fred are knocking on the door to be in the starting line-up on Sunday, as is 17-year-old Greenwood after his display against Astana.
"It's always hard to keep players who perform well out of the team," the 46-year-old said.
"I remember when I came in here... and if he keeps scoring goals, he'll play.
"If he keeps scoring goals when he's on the pitch he'll get more minutes in the Premier League as well and he'll get his first start soon."
How Manchester United could look
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