Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted West Ham United and Manchester United will play out an entertaining 2-2 draw within the Premier League this weekend. He, nevertheless, doesn’t assume the end result will trigger Erik ten Hag to lose his job, as Merson believes the Dutchman is in for the lengthy haul.
Manchester United, who’re toiling in twelfth within the Premier League, will face Fifteenth-placed West Ham United on the London Stadium on Sunday, October 27. For sure, neither crew have had the beginning they had been hoping for, so they should benefit from the fixtures in hand.
The Crimson Devils eked out a slender 2-1 win over Brentford of their earlier Premier League outing, ending a five-game winless run throughout competitions. The Hammers, in the meantime, fell to a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur final weekend, which stretched their winless run within the competitors to 3 video games.
Paul Merson Expects a Draw Between West Ham and Manchester United However Is Not Fearful About Erik ten Hag’s Future
Analyzing the sport in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson wrote:
“It is a large recreation for West Ham. No matter the place they’re or how they’re performing, Manchester United are nonetheless a giant membership and after they come visiting, it is going to be a special day. I really assume these groups may cause one another lots of issues.
“I don’t imply to disrespect Manchester United, however it is a nice recreation for West Ham to show their season round. All of us agree they haven’t clicked in addition to they might’ve preferred, but when that occurs on Sunday, this could possibly be a large take a look at for Manchester United.”
In response to studies, Manchester United shouldn’t be glad with Ten Hag’s efficiency and will usher in a brand new supervisor earlier than the season runs out. Merson, nevertheless, thinks his place is safe, not less than for now.
He added:
“Erik ten Hag will all the time be underneath strain as supervisor at Manchester United. If he goes out and loses this recreation, they’re getting overwhelmed by a crew sitting Fifteenth within the league desk and that’s nowhere close to ok for a membership like United. If he wins, properly it’s regular since you’re anticipated to win these video games. It feels as if it doesn’t matter what he does, it’s powerful for him to get on the nice books immediately.
“I don’t assume he’s going anyplace although. He’s in it for the lengthy haul at Manchester United, that’s the plan they’ve put in place at Outdated Trafford. I’m anticipating a draw right here.”
Merson’s prediction: West Ham 2-2 Manchester United
As per Transfermarkt, there have been 141 video games between the 2 groups through the years. Man Utd have received 70, West Ham 40, and 31 video games have ended all sq..
