Two managers under growing pressure go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon as West Ham United host Manchester United in the Premier League.
Julen Lopetegui and Erik ten Hag are currently struggling in their respective dugouts as results and performances fail to inspire.
The former has been unable to build on David Moyes’ stellar work, while the latter hasn’t managed to turn the tide after an underwhelming second season at the helm.
Man Utd’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur several weeks ago felt like a new low for the Red Devils under Ten Hag. The fact that there are so many low points to choose from is deeply concerning but the Dutchman has steadied the ship slightly since Spurs’ visit. Three draws and a victory against Brentford last weekend have eased the suffering.
Just like Sunday’s opposition, West Ham have won just once in their last seven matches in all competition. The Irons have particularly struggled against the division’s traditional ‘big six’, conceding 15 times in four meetings with these lofty opponents this term.
Lopetegui’s men imploded in last weekend’s 4-1 defeat to Spurs and will be desperate to avoid similar embarrassment on Sunday.
Man Utd lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
