The teams are in, kick-off imminent
Sources confirm Manchester United and West Ham United are moments away from kick-off at Old Trafford. The final fixture of Premier League Matchweek 14 pits seventh against seventeenth in a crucial encounter for both sides.
Understanding is that Ruben Amorim has selected Bryan Mbeumo to lead the attack once again. The Cameroon international, signed from Brentford for £65 million in July, has been United's standout performer this season with five Premier League goals - the most in the squad.
Mbeumo: the key man for United
Exclusive: Mbeumo's impact since arriving at Old Trafford has exceeded expectations. The 26-year-old leads United in shots attempted (32), shots on target (17), and touches in the opposition box (61). His defensive contribution has also impressed Amorim, with 10 possession wins in the attacking third - again, the best in the squad.
Speaking ahead of tonight's match, Mbeumo expressed his ambitions: "I enjoy it a lot here. It's a new environment, a new expectation, but I think with the link-up with the team, everything is going the right way."
Team news confirmed
United welcome Matheus Cunha back into the squad after injury. Lisandro Martinez is available following his substitute appearance against Crystal Palace. Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko remain sidelined.
West Ham are without Lucas Paqueta, suspended after his red card against Liverpool. Crysencio Summerville misses out with a knock. Nuno Espirito Santo's side have conceded 27 goals this season - the second-worst record in the division.
What's at stake
Three points would move United closer to the European places. For West Ham, sitting just one point above the relegation zone, anything less than a result here intensifies their survival battle. The Hammers won both meetings last season, but their away form this term—one win in 13 matches—suggests a different outcome awaits.
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT. Old Trafford. Let's go.
