The Premier League’s midweek thriller on December 4, 2025, sees Manchester United host West Ham United at Old Trafford in a pivotal clash for both sides. With the Red Devils aiming to climb into the top five and the Hammers desperate to escape the relegation scrap, this fixture promises drama, goals, and redemption. Whether you’re a die-hard United fan or a neutral seeking entertainment, here’s your ultimate guide: a detailed match preview, score prediction, and potential lineups.
Potential Lineups
Both managers face selection headaches, but here’s how the teams could line up in their preferred formations. United stick to Amorim’s fluid 3-4-2-1, while West Ham opt for a pragmatic 4-2-3-1.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
- GK: Senne Lammens
- DEF: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw
- MID: Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot
- FWD: Mason Mount, Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee
West Ham United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Alphonse Areola
- DEF: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Malick Diouf
- MID: Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Luis Guilherme
- FWD: Callum Wilson
Score Prediction
Despite West Ham’s recent hex over United, the hosts’ home dominance in midweek fixtures and Amorim’s growing cohesion tilt the scales. United’s front line, firing on all cylinders post-Palace, should exploit the Hammers’ defensive frailties—evident in their Liverpool capitulation. Look for a controlled victory: a Bruno Fernandes assist for Joshua Zirkzee early, followed by a Mason Mount sealer. West Ham may threaten on the break via Callum Wilson, but clean-sheet potential is high at 2-0.
