With Benjamin Sesko sidelined until mid-December, Joshua Zirkzee has come into the side in his absence. After a disappointing showing against Everton, the Netherlands international was on the score sheet with a superbly taken strike at Selhurst Park to strengthen his case for another start against the Hammers.

Manchester United's issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League's top five after lowly West Ham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday.

The revamped version of Old Trafford, pleasingly dubbed ‘New Trafford,’ was one of 22 venues included in the list of stadiums put forward by Britain’s joint bid for the major tournament this week. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are currently running unopposed in the race to host what would be the 12th iteration of the competition.

United’s last home game was a disaster – beaten by a 10-man Everton on a night where Ruben Amorim ’s side reverted back to some of their old, worrying habits. Thursday’s showing was not much better with the hosts again devoid of any real intensity or cutting edge.

The Brazilian has scored just once in 11 appearances, compared to the 15 Premier League goals and six assists he got for Wolves last term.

Manchester United ’s plan to build a new Old Trafford that will be the biggest stadium in the U.K. has been publicly endorsed in the launch of the £1 billion ($1.31 billion) ‘GM Good Growth Fund’ that intends to pioneer a new model of economic growth across the whole city.

It’s a paradox that could create a singularity: Tottenham Hotspur’s easybeats in the form of Manchester United, versus Spurs’ woeful home form.

We can confirm the date and kick-off time for our Subway Women’s League Cup quarter-final tie against Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village.

LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount struck in the second half as Ruben Amorim's men battled back for a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, ending the hosts' nine-month unbeaten Premier League run at Selhurst Park.