West Ham vs Man United: Three storylines to unravel | OneFootball

Manchester United will travel to face West Ham United tomorrow evening following a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The Red Devils have played the Hammers 157 times in their history, winning 74 matches.

West Ham have won 50 matches, and there have been 33 draws between the two sides.

Here are three storylines to look forward to.

Man United record vs West Ham United

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Poor recent form against West Ham

Manchester United struggled against most sides last season as they slumped to a 15th-place finish in the league.

The BBC reports, “West Ham did the double over Manchester United last season, and drew 1-1 at Old Trafford in the reverse fixture this season.”

In addition, “only once have they avoided defeat in both league meetings with the Red Devils in consecutive campaigns, doing so in 1932-33/1933-34.”

The Red Devils have also lost four of their last six matches against the Hammers.

Changing road fortunes

“Having lost two of their first three Premier League away games this season, Manchester United have now lost just one of their last nine on the road (winning four and drawing four).

More specifically, they have also won their last two league games away at London sides.

The Red Devils have not won three times in a row in the capital in the same season since January/February 2019.

There is no doubt that United’s increased competency on the road has been a significant factor in their much improved Premier League results this season.

Matheus Cunha looking to break duck

The Brazilian has been one of the best signings in the league this season.

Alongside Bryan Mbeumo, he has completely transformed United’s attack and has scored against Arsenal and Fulham in recent matches.

The BBC reports that, “Matheus Cunha has had a hand in four goals in his last five away Premier League appearances for Manchester United (three goals, one assist).”

Surprisingly, though, he has never scored in five Premier League games versus the Hammers, only facing Manchester City more without scoring (six matches).

He will certainly be looking to rectify this on Tuesday night.

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