Erik ten Hag’s comeback is a major plus for West Ham ahead of their match against Man United at Old Trafford.
The match between West Ham and Manchester United is crucial in the race for a spot in the Premier League’s top six.
With 16 games remaining, Aston Villa’s decisive victory last night has almost eliminated any chance for West Ham or Manchester United to place in the top four. Instead, it has created an 11-point deficit.
But fifth place will probably also earn a Champions League position, so the match between Man United and West Ham is essential to catching up to Spurs and determining who finishes the weekend in sixth place.
A significant return for Man United boosts West Ham.
There’s a draw that extends the Hammers’ stay by one week. A win for West Ham reduces the margin to five points over Tottenham and creates a four-point advantage over seventh place.
However, Man United will pass the Hammers if they triumph.
2024 hasn’t started well for David Moyes and his team. Additionally, they should be cautious when playing Man United, who just defeated Wolves in a thrilling seven-goal match.
After winning 2-0 in the rematch just before Christmas, West Ham is certain they can defeat the Red Devils.
However, Ten Hag is also
Both Erik ten Hag and West Ham are strengthened by a significant return for the match against Man United.
Vladimir Coufal, the defender, is back with the Irons after a one-game suspension.
But Ten Hag has stated that he also anticipates having three players who were previously uncertain available.
Ten Hag claims that Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Victor Lindelof—the defensive trio—may be prepared to take on the Hammers.
Even though Ten Hag saw Martinez with a badly wrapped left foot, the center-back was simply taken out against Wolves as a precaution.
Watch live on Sky Sports as Man United and West Ham kick off at 2 p.m.