Manchester United fans are voicing their displeasure on X after Ruben Amorim named his starting XI to face West Ham United. The two sides are set to face each other in the Premier League at Old Trafford later today (Sunday, May 11).
Altay Bayindir starts in goal for Manchester United. Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and Harry Amass make up the defense. The midfield comprises of Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, and Amad Diallo. Rasmus Hojlund starts up front to complete the starting XI.
The Red Devils recently fielded a strong starting XI during their 4-1 win over Athletic Club in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-finals (May 8). Despite having nothing to compete for in the Premier League, Amorim has opted to start several key stars, including Fernandes, Diallo, and Mainoo.
Many Manchester United fans are far from impressed with this decision due to the risk of injury. The Red Devils are set to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 21.
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BBC Sport columnist Chris Sutton has backed West Ham to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in their upcoming Premier League fixture. The Hammers secured a thrilling 2-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season at the London Stadium (October 27, 2024).
The Red Devils have performed poorly this season and are currently 15th in the PL table with 39 points from 35 games, two points above 17th-placed West Ham. The former are also winless in their last five league fixtures, drawing two games and losing three.
Sutton wrote (via BBC Sport):
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Manchester United have an excellent home record against West Ham and are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League games at Old Trafford against them, winning 13 and drawing three.
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