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"That's life" is a famous classic standard by Frank Sinatra about the ups and downs that all of us experience has we got about our lives, and just how quickly our fortunes and misfortunes can change. When it comes to highs and lows, at least for this week in the sporting world, perhaps no one knows that better than Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard. Having committed … [Read more...] about Jesse Lingard Scores Storybook Match-Winning Goal at West Ham

While Manchester United have absolutely dominated West Ham United lately, today's clash at the London Stadium still provides them with an opportunity to prove something this season. Yes, they enter the Sunday matinee top of the table, but the Hammers will be the best opponent that they have faced, thus far, on the young season. They're also coming off a shocking upset loss … [Read more...] about Man United at West Ham News: Ronaldo, Pogba, Benrahma

Jadon Sancho seemingly needs some kind of transition or settling in period at Manchester United. He has yet to score in a United shirt, and he hasn't been the same kind of player for the Red Devils that he was for Borussia Dortmund. This is a storyline that has gone relatively overlooked due to the all the hype and hoopla surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. While Ronaldo … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Benched at West Ham After Slow Start with United

Sunday sees West Ham United host Manchester United in a match-up that looks really unfavorable for the home side. The Irons have been hammered by United over the course of the last 20 matches and tomorrow doesn't look, at least on paper, like it'll be any better. The visitors, currently on a historically stellar run of away form, are heavily favored. This will be the first … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Man United

If Jesse Lingard features for Manchester United on Sunday, it will be interesting to see what kind of reception he gets from the London Stadium crowd. He really impressed while wearing the claret-and-blue shirt in 2021. His purple patch loan stint, plus his lack of a role at United, made many wonder if he was going to pick the permanent switch to east London. However, it … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United

How is this for a one-sided series? West Ham United have only won once in their past 19 league games versus Manchester United. They have suffered 13 losses and managed five draws over that time. However, United haven't really been able to really stack those wins on top of each other, lately, in this series. If the visitors triumph here, it would mark three in a row in the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at West Ham: McTominay, Cavani