Yet another weekend of Premier League football and yet another game at Old Trafford is upon us. While every fixture turns out to be exciting, the mood around Old Trafford does not really replicate the same. With an interim manager whose system is yet to be understood and the mindless debate around whether or not they had to sign Ronaldo going on at full swing, scenes at Old Trafford, as always, is buzzing. 

However, how much of this buzz could be proven wrong when United face an improved David Moyes side who are closer to the top four than United?

An Exciting Match Day 22 of 38

The fixtures coming out of matchday 22 of 38 is certainly going to be an exciting watch with top fixtures like Chelsea Vs Tottenham headlining the final day of the week. While all eyes will be on the battle between the current coach and the former coach of Chelsea, it’s now time to look at a different story. 

On the first day of the gameweek, we have a set of visitors who are getting ready to enter the gates of Old Trafford. Whether or not they will be happy or sad about the visit could only be understood with a small but detailed preview circling around all the details surrounding these clubs. So get ready for Manchester United vs West Ham!

Date and Venue

On the 22nd of Jan, the Hammers will be visiting Old Trafford for a game against the red half of Manchester. 

Manchester United Vs West Ham: Inside Scoop

The big Ronaldo-homecoming debate 

While fans of United are currently questioning whether or not they wanted the presence of CR7, rival fans are using it to poke fun at United. Regardless, the debate has gone for too long and is also causing confusion among players who indulge in fantasy football or football betting. So let’s look at the stats. Ronaldo has scored over 8 goals this season and has also provided over 3 assists.

He has also saved the club, at times, during specific Champions League games. While his stats are nowhere near the best in the league, it certainly is the only set of figures to pop out from Old Trafford. The rest of the forwards at United have either scored fewer goals or have missed games due to being placed on the bench.

So is United becoming another club that is overly dependent on Ronaldo? While it seemed like so under Ole, it’s still a bit too early to say the same under Ralf Rangnick’s system. The Godfather of gegenpressing is aware of the fact that players will take time to get used to his system. But is he aware of the fact that several people are seeing similarities with the previous system that existed at Old Trafford?

West Ham need consistency 

While the race for the Premier League title has ended in some way or the other, the next race in town is one for the top four. While Liverpool and Chelsea seem comfortable holding their respective spots, it is safe to say that this race is for the top fourth spot. And West Ham United could earn what they deserve and end up qualifying for the Champions League next season. 

After offering surprises and last-minute goals, West Ham is confident about the path ahead. But could they qualify is a question that depends on consistency. Considering the fact that the race is split open between West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United, West Ham need to bring in 3 points every week. 

A loss to a rival like Manchester United could prove to be fatal as the league can shift within a matter of two days. So as the intensity of the league builds, consistency will be needed by clubs and players. Considering how exciting it can turn out to be, many will look into sports betting for the same and if you are also one among them, please note that the doors at BritainBet are always open. 

Manchester United’s midfield 

When compared to Manchester United’s attacking forwards and their defensive centre backs, their midfield lacks the same quality and edge that they would expect them to have. More or less, the midfield makes United look like an incomplete team that lacks a solid defensive midfielder.

Due to that, being in control of possession and other related aspects don’t seem to be United’s biggest highlights this season. They lack a clinical edge that we have seen in games like Chelsea vs Liverpool at Stamford Bridge or Arsenal vs Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.

So if there are things that could change at United, then we hope it starts from the midfield. 

The Michael Antonio show

Over 9 goals and 6 assists are credited to Michael Antonio, who is turning up week in and week out to break records. Apart from positioning himself and making some good runs, Antonio shoots like he wants the ball to go beyond the net. As a result, it is going to be hard for centre backs as well as goalkeepers to stop the Jamaican international. 

However, against Manchester United, Antonio will face the likes of Raphael Varane and David De Gea. So can he continue scoring goals or will De Gea put a stop to his goal count with yet another fine save?

Manchester United vs West Ham:Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head record, it’s quite fair to predict that it’s not a balanced one. Manchester United have got the better of West Ham on multiple occasions, mainly owing to their rich history of beating any top team in Europe. Out of the 51 games played between Manchester United and West Ham, only 13 have ended in draws.