Team News
James Collins has a hamstring problem while Mark Noble has a calf injury for West Ham. Joey O’ Brien, Andy Carroll and Mohamed Diame are all set to return for this clash. G McCartney has a MCL knee ligament injury. Nemanja Vidic and Ashley Young are both suffering from knee injuries for Manchester United. Anders Lindegaard is currently ill. Jonny Evans has a hamstring problem. Wayne Rooney could return for this one after recovering from knee injury.
Analysis
United put in a sublime first half performance against Liverpool. They rarely ever allowed their rivals to have possession for a long time. They were really magnificent. In the second half, especially towards the end, United had to hold on to secure victory as Liverpool attacked them with renewed vigor. United almost lost to West Ham in their previous meeting but was rescued by Van Persie. The replay takes on a different dimension considering that it is at Old Trafford. United should win it.
Previous Meetings
West Ham 2-2 Manchester United
Manchester United 1-0 West Ham
West Ham 2-4 Manchester United
West Ham 4-0 Manchester United
Manchester United 3-0 West Ham
Previous Results
Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool
West Ham 2-2 Manchester United
Wigan 0-4 Manchester United
Manchester United 2-0 West Brom
Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham
West Ham 2-2 Manchester United
West Ham 2-1 Norwich
Reading 1-0 West Ham
West Ham 1-2 Everton
Prediction
United 2-0 West Ham