Manchester United heads to the London Stadium on Tuesday night seeking their fifth consecutive win under interim coach Michael Carrick.
During Carrick’s tenure, the team has triumphed over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur.
This successful run has propelled them to fourth place in the Premier League, with noticeable confidence growing among the players.
West Ham United, United’s next rival, is also in a determined mood.
After defeating Burnley over the weekend, they are now just three points away from safety.
Both teams are feeling the impact of injuries and suspensions that could affect their lineups, so they are preparing carefully for the match.
Manchester United is missing a few key players.
Matthijs De Ligt has been sidelined due to a back injury since the end of November.
Patrick Dorgu suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal and will be out for around 10 weeks.
Mason Mount also picked up an injury in training and will not be available.
West Ham has its own set of challenges.
Jean-Clair Todibo is suspended after receiving a red card against Chelsea.
Lukasz Fabianski is also out due to a back injury, limiting his appearances this year.
Nuno Espirito Santo will need to make adjustments in defense and in goal to maintain West Ham’s push for points.
With Manchester United in good form and West Ham fighting for every point, the available players could play a crucial role in the outcome of the match.
Both Carrick and Nuno are dealing with injuries while making tactical adjustments, making it difficult to predict how Tuesday’s game will unfold.