Chris Sutton predicts that West Ham will experience a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, February 4th. Despite West Ham’s aim for their first Premier League double over the Red Devils in 17 years, Sutton anticipates a different outcome from their previous 2-0 victory at the London Stadium in December. Although David Moyes’ team is on a six-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, Sutton believes that Manchester United will find a way through, expecting a less open game.
Sutton shared his predictions on BBC Sport, acknowledging Manchester United’s recent last-gasp 4-3 victory at Molineux. He suggests that the match won’t be very open due to Moyes’ tactical setup, but he believes Manchester United will secure a 1-0 win.
Moyes, familiar with Old Trafford from his managerial history, faces a challenging task, considering his limited success there. Manchester United’s recent impressive 4-3 win over Wolves adds to the difficulty for West Ham, who are entering the match with some transfer deadline drama involving Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals’ exits. West Ham, coming off a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on deadline day, aims for a more vibrant performance at Old Trafford, a venue where they have suffered losses in their last three games.
While the game is expected to be entertaining, West Ham hopes for a more controlled approach to enhance their chances of success. Manchester United could benefit from the perception that West Ham is currently weaker than when they faced off in December.