West Ham vs Manchester United live: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at the London Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Jose Mourinho's resurgent Manchester United are in a fine vein of form, winning their last five in the Premier League, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan firing on all cylinders.
On Monday, they travel to meet West Ham United, who are enjoying a mini-revival of their own.
Slaven Bilic's side had taken three points from each of their last three before the weekend's setback at Leicester City and will hope to return to winning ways at the London Stadium.
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It’s a big game for…
Anthony Martial: The Frenchman has been left out in the cold at times by boss Jose Mourinho, but scored the equaliser against Middlesbrough on Saturday and generally caused them problems all game.
The next step for Martial is to build on that and cement his spot in the team, so can’t miss any opportunities to do so here.
Best stat…
16: West Ham United went a massive 16 games without a win against the Red Devils, spanning from 1993-2001 when West Ham beat them in both the FA Cup and the Premier League away from home.
Remember when…
West Ham United knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup after Paolo Di Canio calmly rolled the ball past Fabian Barthez in the United goal, who was still appealing for offside.
Player to watch…
Paul Pogba: After initially finding it difficult returning to Old Trafford following his record-breaking move from Juventus, the 23-year-old has finally found his feet.
Pogba has two goals and two assists in his last five outings, including that dramatic winner in United’s late turnaround against Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve.
Prediction...
Past three meetings…
Manchester United 4 (Ibrahimovic 2, Martial 2) West Ham 1 (Fletcher)
EFL Cup, November 2016
Manchester United 1 (Ibrahimovic) West Ham 1 (Sakho)
Premier League, November 2016
West Ham 3 (Sakho, Antonio, Reid) Manchester United 2 (Martial 2)
Premier League, May 2016
Form guide…
West Ham: LDWWWL
Manchester United: WWWWWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 5.15pm, Monday 2 January 2017
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1
Odds…
West Ham to win: 11/2
Manchester United to win: 4/7
Draw: 10/3
70 mins: Two good headed chances in the space of 60 seconds! First, Leonardo Ulloa planted Christian Fuch's corner straight into the arms of Brad Guzan, and then at the other end, Adam Forshaw mistimed his aerial involvement in his attempt to meet George Friend's excellent cross from the left, and allowed the ball to bobble safely through to Kasper Schmeichel.
73 mins: A couple of changes for Leicester City. First, Ahmed Musa took over from Riyad Mahrez, and now another tricky wide player in Demarai Gray is on for Shinji Okazaki.
83 mins: Ramirez should have won it for Middlesbrough! A Fabio cross from the right wing was headed lazily away by Wes Morgan, straight to the Uruguayan ten yards from goal. Deciding to take on the chance first time, the unmarked playmaker fizzed a half-volley into the side-netting with Kasper Schmeichel stranded. It was the best chance of 83 unmemorable minutes.
86 mins: There's a break in play as Ben Gibson receives treatment for a head injury. Looking on, Middlesbrough Chairman Steve Gibson is an anxious man. I'm not sure if it's because of concern he has for his nephew's wellbeing or because he knows it's going mean this game drags on a few minutes extra.
90 mins: Yep. There will be five more minutes of this rubbish. A goal now would just annoy me.
90+4 mins: Middlesbrough are pressing. Just not very well.
Come on ref, put us all out of our misery.
90+6 mins: Gaston Ramirez brings down Andy King 30 yards from goal. It will be a free-kick to Leicester. They couldn't, could they?
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