West Ham vs Man United: Prediction and team news as United chase 5th straight win
By William Muthama, February 9, 2026West Ham United welcome Manchester United to the London Stadium on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with both sides in strong form ahead of this midweek Premier League clash.
United aim to make it five consecutive league wins, while West Ham look to continue their resurgence and maintain their home advantage.
Manchester United enter the game with a largely fit squad, though Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, and Matthijs de Ligt remain sidelined. Michael Carrick’s men have been prolific in recent weeks, scoring 10 goals across their last four Premier League fixtures.
Bruno Fernandes has been pivotal, contributing eight assists in away games this season and is poised to break the club record if he creates one more. Benjamin Sesko and Noussair Mazraoui could feature as Carrick tweaks his lineup for the quick turnaround.
West Ham have found form recently, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. The Hammers remain without suspended Jean-Clair Todibo and injured goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Axel Disasi, the Chelsea loanee, is expected to make his home debut, while the pace and creativity of Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen will be key to troubling United’s defence.
Head-to-Head
Recent history favours West Ham at the London Stadium, as they have won their last three home matches against Manchester United.
However, four of the last six meetings between the two sides have seen only one team score, highlighting the potential for a tight encounter.
United’s current form, including four consecutive league wins with 10 goals scored, contrasts with their struggles in previous visits to West Ham, making this clash an intriguing battle of momentum versus historical edge.
Predicted lineups
West Ham United: Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Potts; Bowen, M. Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, B. Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha
While West Ham have the home advantage and a favourable recent record against Manchester United, the Red Devils’ current momentum and attacking firepower make them the favourites.
Expect a closely contested match, with United edging it 2-0 to secure a fifth straight Premier League win.