It’s time for Manchester United to stop making excuses and start delivering the performances they’re saying they’re capable of. The visit of their former boss David Moyes and his West Ham side will be a good test.After beating Sheriff in the Europa League on Thursday, today’s opponents will offer a bit more fight – and won’t be so star-struck when they run out to the Old Trafford pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_6767341##Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw were all absent in midweeks. Rashford and Shaw will almost certainly be recalled but nobody can be certain Sancho will be after he lasted three minutes of the second half at Chelsea, where his final contribution was to play the ball into touch. Manager Ten Hag has high expectations from the former Borussia Dortmund winger and won’t let him get away with subpar performances.Meanwhile, Rashford’s recent resurgence is one of the most valuable assets for the Red Devils – and is something the former Ajax coach deserves credit for. Rashford says his manager has been a “joy to work with”. The 24-year-old forward scored just five goals last season but is the club’s top scorer this term with six goals in all competitions. He’s enjoying his football.”I feel like I am getting there. I’m a lot more happy, I’m enjoying myself more. The team spirit is very high and we want to keep that going.”• most interceptions per 90 in the Premier League (7.5)• most successful defensive actions per 90 in the Premier League (16.3)Another day to watch Casemiro play football for Manchester United 🇧🇷 👑 pic.twitter.com/BL928UKILq— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) October 30, 2022 West Ham manager Moyes will attempt to make it three Premier League wins from three against his former club.”I think we are finding a little bit of form. We could do with finishing a little bit better, but overall I am pleased with how we are doing. Whether we’re winning at home or not, all the games have been tight. Even away from home, some of the defeats have been really close.”Cristiano Ronaldo is available for Manchester United after marking his first game since being dropped from the squad with a goal on Thursday. Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek made their comebacks from injury in that Europa League win but Anthony Martial remains out.Manchester United have won their last 4️⃣ league matches against West Ham 👹Their best winning run against the Hammers since an eight-game run between 2008 and 2012 pic.twitter.com/751tLloT5l— LiveScore (@livescore) October 30, 2022 West Ham will monitor Jarrod Bowen, who missed their European victory over Silkeborg with an ankle injury. Lucas Paqueta, Craig Dawson and Maxwel Cornet are still out.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 14SaturdayLeicester – Man City 0-1 (0-0)/De Bruyne 49/Bournemouth – Tottenham 2-3 (1-0)/Moore 22, 50 – Sessegnon 57, Davies 73, Bentancur 90+2/Brentford – Wolves 1-1 (0-0)/Mee 50 – Neves 52/Brighton – Chelsea 4-1 (3-0)/Trossard 5, Loftus-Cheek 14 og, Chalobah 42 og, Gross 90+2 – Havertz 48/Crystal Palace – Southampton 1-0 (1-0)/Edouard 38/Newcastle – Aston Villa 4-0 (1-0)/Wilson 45+6 pen, 56, Joelinton 59, Almiron 67/Fulham – Everton 0-0 Liverpool – Leeds United 1-2 (1-1)/Salah 14 – Rodrigo 4, Summerville 90/Sunday16:00: (1.24) Arsenal (6.75) Nott.Forest (14.0)18:15: (1.70) Man.Utd. (3.70) West Ham (5.20)***odds are subject to change***
