This crucial fixture comes at a time when the host team are struggling to score goals in the league. The 20-time Premier League champions have failed to hit the back of the net in their last two league games.
Van Gaal’s philosophy has been met by sharp criticism, most recently during Man United’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace last Saturday. During the match, a section of fans kept on chanting:
''We are United! We want to attack!’’
This came after a series of ''boring’’ football from the Red Devils in their most recent games under Van Gaal. Before the 1-0 unconvincing win against their Champions League opponents on Tuesday, United had played more than 7 hours of football without scoring or conceding a goal. The fans at Old Trafford, including legendary midfielder Paul Scholes, have openly aired their frustration and concerns regarding Van Gaal’s philosophy. However, despite the ''boring’’ and ''uninspiring’’ style of play, Manchester United sit at the fourth position in the Premier League, just four points off the top.
Player to watch: Saturday's fixture provides the perfect opportunity for Martial to rediscover his goal-scoring form.
On the other hand, twelfth-placed West Brom were hammered 3-2 by Leicester City at home last weekend. The Foxes now lead Manchester United in the EPL log by a single point. Before the 3-2 defeat, Tony Pulis’ men had secured two consecutive wins against Sunderland and Norwich City.
If the home team plays the usual possessive football with little penetrative chances, The Baggies could use this opportunity to lock their defense line and hit them with quick counter-attacks.
Player to watch: On-form Berahino could unsettle Man United's defense on Saturday
Team news
Man United
After silencing his critics with the only goal of the match against their Champions League opponents, Wayne Rooney could start alongside Anthony Martial. Phil Jones and Morgan Schneiderlin could also return to the starting lineup. Paddy McNair, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia and James Wilson are both injured.
West Brom
Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher could return against their former side while Chris Brunt is doubtful after picking up an injury last week.
On which online or TV channel can I watch Man United vs West Brom live?
- USA: on various channels (see our TV guide for details)
- Canada: on various Sportsnet channels
- UK: BBC Radio 5 Live
You can watch Manchester United vs West Brom live in the USA on NBC Sports Live Extra, SiriusXM FC, Westwood One Sports, NBC UNIVERSO or NBCSN at 10:00 EST. You can also watch the Red Devils host The Baggies at Old Trafford on Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet East or Sportsnet World Nowin in Canada at 10:00 EST. In the UK, follow the action live on BBC Radio 5 Live at 15:00 GMT. In any other country apart from the aforementioned, visit our live broadcast page to view a comprehensive list of broadcasting options.
NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change
Last six league matches
Source: Premierleague.com
Quick facts
- Man United have the fewest chances in the Premier League this season, having managed only 81 compared to West Brom’s 82 chances as the second worst record
- The Red Devils have the best defensive record in the Premier League. They have only conceded eight goals, same as their rivals Arsenal
- Van Gaal’s men have not conceded a goal in their last three Premier League games
- The Baggies have lost only two of their last nine BPL matches, and won five
- West Brom could become the only second team in the Premier League to win three consecutive matches at Old Trafford, having beaten Man United 1-0 at the same venue last season and 2-1 the season before that at the same venue. Man City are the first team to have won three matches in a row at Old Trafford.
- Beteke’s overhead kick for Liverpool is the only league goal the Red Devils have conceded this season so far
- West Brom have only conceded one goal in their last five away games in the Premier League
Head to head
- In their last five meetings, the two teams have scored a total of 21 goals, including the 5-5 draw in Ferguson’s last game for United before retirement
- Wayne Rooney has scored seven goals and created four assists in the last seven Premier League matches against their weekend opponents
- This fixture produced Man United’s last home defeat in any competition back in May 2
Team sheets for Man United vs West Brom
Manchester United starting lineup: De Gea; Young, Smalling, Blind, Rojo; Carrick, Schweinsteiger; Lingard, Mata, Martial; Rooney.
Substitutes: Romero, Borthwick-Jackson, Jones, Schneiderlin, Herrera, Pereira, Memphis.
West Bromwich Albion starting lineup: Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt, Morrison, Fletcher (c), Yacob, McClean, Sessegnon, Rondon
Substitutes: Lindegaard; Olsson, Chester, Gardner, Lambert, Berahino, McManaman
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