West Ham vs Man Utd

The London Stadium prepares for a clash of two teams in peak form this Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:15 GMT.

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United (4th, 44 points) arrives in the capital having won four consecutive matches under their interim leader, including a statement 2–0 victory over Tottenham last weekend. West Ham United (18th, 23 points), though battling relegation, have found a second wind under Nuno Espírito Santo, winning four of their last five across all competitions to move within striking distance of safety.

Match Information

West Ham: The Summerville Streak

The Hammers are a different side since the turn of the year. A 2–0 win over Burnley on Saturday showcased their growing defensive organization, but the real story is Crysencio Summerville, who has scored in five consecutive games. However, Nuno faces a major defensive headache with Jean-Clair Todibo serving the second of a three-game suspension.

Team News and Selection:

• Defensive Debut: On-loan Chelsea man Axel Disasi is poised for his home debut in place of the suspended Todibo.

• Midfield Stability: Nuno may draft Freddie Potts into the starting XI to provide extra cover against United's fluid midfield.

• Injuries: Lukasz Fabianski remains out with a back injury; Mads Hermansen will continue in goal.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Potts; Bowen, M. Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos.

Manchester United: Bruno Chasing History

United are currently the Premier League's "form team" under Michael Carrick. Having dispatched Arsenal, Man City, and Tottenham in recent weeks, they are firmly in control of the race for Champions League football. Captain Bruno Fernandes is the man to watch—if he provides an assist tonight, he will break Ryan Giggs' club record for the most Premier League away assists in a single season.

Team News and Selection:

• Injury List: Matthijs de Ligt (back), Mason Mount, and long-term absentee Patrick Dorgu (thigh) are still sidelined.

• Attacking Options: Carrick is expected to stick with the same attack that beat Spurs, though Benjamin Sesko is pushing for a start if rotation is required.

• In-Form Keeper: Senne Lammens continues his impressive run between the sticks.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, B. Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha.

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• Reverse Fixture: The sides played out a gritty 1–1 draw at Old Trafford in December.

• Hammers' Home Edge: West Ham have won their last three home league games against Manchester United.

• Carrick’s Perfection: United have scored at least twice in every single game under Michael Carrick’s management so far (W4).

• The Record Watch: Bruno Fernandes has 10 goal involvements in away games this season (2 goals, 8 assists).

Tactical Analysis and Prediction

This is a matchup of "momentum vs. fortress." West Ham has historically been a bogey team for United in London, and Nuno’s new-look defense will be the toughest test yet for Carrick’s "one-touch" attacking philosophy. The Hammers will look to release Jarrod Bowen and Summerville on the counter, exploiting the space left by United’s attacking full-backs.

However, United’s confidence is sky-high. With Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo interchanging fluently with Fernandes, the Red Devils look capable of outscoring anyone right now.

Final Score Prediction: West Ham 1–2 Manchester United