West Ham vs Manchester United Starting XI Confirmed: Lopetegui Makes Bold Decisions
West Ham United host Manchester United this afternoon as Julen Lopetegui announces his starting XI.
Julen Lopetegui’s chosen West Ham starting XI should have the strength needed to trouble Manchester United in this crucial Premier League clash.
The Hammers come into this game on the back of a 4-1 loss to Tottenham, making a strong response against Man United at the London Stadium essential.
Lopetegui, in need of a significant victory to truly ignite his West Ham career, is undoubtedly hoping for a convincing win over Erik ten Hag’s side this afternoon.
Last weekend, Man United staged a comeback to defeat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League and later secured a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night. Given these recent performances, there’s a sense that West Ham could capitalize on the opportunity today.
But what team has Lopetegui put together to face Manchester United?
Confirmed West Ham vs Manchester United Starting XI: Lopetegui’s lineup, as shared via the club’s official X account, includes:
Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Emerson Palmieri, Guido Rodriguez, Edson Alvarez, Lucas Paqueta, Carlos Soler, Jarrod Bowen, and Michail Antonio.
Lopetegui has made four changes from the side that lost to Spurs, bringing in Lukasz Fabianski, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, and Carlos Soler to replace Alphonse Areola, Jean-Clair Todibo, Tomas Soucek, and Mohammed Kudus.
Every player will need to perform at their peak today.
A loss or even a draw could have serious implications, especially with challenging fixtures ahead.
West Ham must start strong, pressuring Man United from the first whistle to gain control.
Lopetegui’s lineup appears more than capable of securing three points, and now it’s down to the players to rise to the occasion.
Here’s hoping the team delivers the performance they need.
Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Manchester United, COYI!
