West Ham United vs Manchester United Preview

February 7, 2015
By: Deke Hardman

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Sunday’s Premier League action from Upton Park sees West Ham United face Manchester United.

The Hammers six game unbeaten run was ended at Anfield a week ago, though they began the weekend just six points shy of fourth place Southampton.

Their home record is particularly impressive, with Sam Allardyce’s men having lost just once in front of their own fans since August.

Centre back duo Winston Reid and James Collins with miss the game after both suffering hamstring injuries last time out, while Andy Carrol is a doubt with an ankle problem though Diafra Sakho is available after the dispute regarding his withdrawal from international duty was resolved.

Sakho, who has ten goals in all competitions so far this season, is widely available at 7.5 (13/2) to get the first goal of the game ahead of Enner Valencia, who can be backed at 10.0 (9/1) with Bet Victor.

The home win is as highly priced as the 4.05 (58/19) on offer from 888 Sport, with the visitors 2.0 (1/1) with a number of firms. The draw can be found at 3.6 (13/5).

Louis van Gaal’s side have lost just one of their last sixteen games in all competitions, and go in to the game having booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup by beating Cambridge United in their third round replay on Tuesday evening.

Michael Carrick remains out with a calf problem, though Ashley Young has recovered in time to be considered for selection having not played since suffering a hamstring injury New Year’s Day.

Robin van Persie is 6.0 (5/1) to open the scoring with Bet Victor with Wayne Rooney, who scored a wonder goal in last season’s corresponding fixture, a 7.5 (13/2) chance with the same firm.

The Red Devils won 2-1 when the sides met at Old Trafford back in September, extending their unbeaten run against the Hammers to eight games.

The away win with both teams scoring in the game can be backed at 4.0 (3/1) with several bookmakers, while you can back there being over 2.5 goals at 1.95 (19/20) with Bet Victor.

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