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, nonetheless, doesn’t suppose 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 staff have had the beginning they have been hoping for, so they should profit 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 a few video games.
Paul Merson Expects a Draw Between West Ham and Manchester United However Is Not Apprehensive About Erik ten Hag’s Future
Analyzing the sport in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson wrote:
“It is a large sport 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 will likely be a special day. I truly suppose these groups may cause one another lots of issues.
“I don’t imply to disrespect Manchester United, however it is a nice sport for West Ham to show their season round. All of us agree they haven’t clicked in addition to they’d’ve favored, but when that occurs on Sunday, this might be an enormous take a look at for Manchester United.”
In keeping with experiences, Manchester United will not be glad with Ten Hag’s efficiency and will herald a brand new supervisor earlier than the season runs out. Merson, nonetheless, thinks his place is safe, a minimum of for now.
He added:
“Erik ten Hag will at all times be below strain as supervisor at Manchester United. If he goes out and loses this sport, they’re getting overwhelmed by a staff sitting Fifteenth within the league desk and that’s nowhere close to ok for a membership like United. If he wins, effectively 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 instantly.
“I don’t suppose 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 Previous 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 over time. Man Utd have gained 70, West Ham 40, and 31 video games have ended all sq..
