At 20:00 local time on December 4, 2025, in Round 14 of the Premier League, Manchester United will host West Ham United at Old Trafford. After 13 league matches this season, Manchester United have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 21 goals and conceding 20, with 21 points placing them seventh in the table. They remain in contention for a Champions League spot. West Ham, meanwhile, have taken 3 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses from their 13 matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding 27. With 11 points, they sit 17th, level with Leeds United in the relegation zone, and urgently need points in their survival battle. Let’s take a closer look at the matchup.
Manchester United currently sit seventh in the standings, just one step away from the Champions League positions. They desperately need three points to strengthen their place in European qualification. The team has shown signs of revival this season. Impressively, United have won 6 of their last 7 matches, including key victories such as a 2-1 comeback away at Crystal Palace, a 4-2 home win over Brighton, and a 2-1 win away at Liverpool. In their most recent league match, they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 away, ending a run of three matches without victory. Back at home and facing a relegation-threatened team, United are expected to push hard for the win. In six home league matches this season, they have recorded 4 wins and 2 losses, proving that their home strength remains solid.
West Ham United’s performance this season has been extremely disappointing. The team has earned just 3 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses from 13 league matches, collecting 11 points and sitting 17th—only above the relegation zone due to goal difference. Even more concerning, the team struggles significantly at both ends of the pitch. In their most recent league match, they lost 0-2 at home to Liverpool, ending a three-match run of 2 wins and 1 draw. Although their attacking output has shown some improvement, defensive frailties remain severe. This match is away from home, and West Ham’s away performances this season have been poor, making it very difficult for them to take points against Manchester United.
In last season’s two meetings, West Ham completed a double over Manchester United. Both teams were led by Portuguese managers—Amorim and Nuno—and those two duels defined the season’s head-to-head. However, both sides have changed significantly this year. The result will depend on who performs better on the day.
Expected Starting Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1 predicted lineup): Rammens; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Luke Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Zirkzee
West Ham United (4-2-3-1 predicted lineup): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf; Potts, Souček; Bowen, Mateus, Guilherme; Wilson
Score Prediction: Manchester United 3–1 West Ham United
