Man Utd predicted lineup takes shape for West Ham testManchester United’s predicted lineup against West Ham continues to evolve as Ruben Amorim weighs returning fitness against recent attacking

Manchester United look to build on a win while West Ham are hopeful not to slip into a slump when two sides with higher aims than their current stations meet Thursday at Old Trafford.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said that 18-year-old Shea Lacey is "ready to play" for the first team.

Despite both sides operating primarily in a 3-4-2-1 shape, Amorim was quick to emphasise the variance in approach when comparing United with Oliver Glasner’s Palace. While the Portuguese coach acknowledged similarities on paper, he underlined the distinction in structure, spacing and in-game patterns.

United fans did exactly what Liverpool fans would do in the reverse situation. They loved it. When one of those defeats came against United, they loved it even more. It was a huge surprise, a dose of Liverpool fans getting used to what United fans have suffered in recent years: a losing football team.

Roy Keane gave a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s latest performance after their draw with West Ham. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Ruben

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