Premier League Matchday 35: West Ham vs. Manchester United

Start Time: 1:00 p.m. CST on May 7, 2023

Location: London Stadium, England

FanDuel Betting Odds: West Ham +250; Draw +270; Manchester United +100

West Ham (15th in the Premier League); Manager: David Moyes

Recent Results: 0-3 loss vs. Manchester City (Premier League); 3-4 loss vs. Crystal Palace (Premier League); 1-2 loss vs. Liverpool (Premier League).

Manchester United (4th in the Premier League); Manager: Erik ten Hag

Recent Results: 0-1 loss vs. Brighton (Premier League); 1-0 win vs. Aston Villa (Premier League); 2-2 draw vs. Spurs (Premier League).

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West Ham will aim to snap its three-match losing streak in the Premier League when Manchester United visits the London Stadium on Sunday. With only four matches remaining in the league season, the Hammers sit 15th in the table, four points above the relegation zone.

West Ham had a tough go earlier this week at the Etihad, getting shut out 3-0 by Manchester City. Haaland broke the record and prime Ogbonna returned for 45 minutes, but other than that it was an uneventful match. Our winless streak at the Etihad continues, with West Ham's last win at City being a 2-1 victory during the 15/16 campaign.

I'm a bit more hopeful about facing off against the other side of Manchester this weekend, although they've certainly had their high points this season. The Erik ten Hag era began with nightmarish results versus Brighton (1-2) and Brentford (0-4), but United has picked it up throughout this season with some elite performances.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has been a revelation at Old Trafford. Despite his occasional suspensions, he's played a vital role in the Red Devils' success, which includes a League Cup victory. Along with Casemiro, Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, and some of the youngsters have blossomed under the Dutch manager, as United are currently in a Champions League position. However with Liverpool's recent surge, United are only clear in fourth by a point.

The Hammers have lost both fixtures to the Red Devils this season, first in the league, and next in the FA Cup. United are missing a slew of players tomorrow, including a goal scorer from the FA Cup fixture Garnacho, and the defensive pairing of Varane and Martinez.

Supposedly there was a virus going around the West Ham training ground this week, as Soucek, Aguerd, and Rice missed the City match. Expect all three to be in the lineup on Sunday.

West Ham is yet to win against a top-six opponent at home this season, and Sunday might just be the time they pick up those points. I'm tired of worrying about potential relegation, and even if the odds are low at this moment, results could turn against us very quickly. I think tomorrow could be the day West Ham shocks the world and (basically) lock in another season in the Premier League.

Premier League Matchday 35 Prediction: West Ham 2 Manchester United 1

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