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Jonty Colman

West Ham confirmed team news as David Moyes makes four changes to face Man United

West Ham United boss David Moyes has named his side to face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

The Hammers will look to extend their current four-point advantage over the Premier League’s relegation zone when they take on United, who themselves are trying to secure Champions League football for next season.

As the Irons look to earn a league win, following three straight defeats, Moyes has made X changes to face United from the side that lost 3-0 to Manchester City on Wednesday night.

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Of the changes, one is enforced, with Vladimir Coufal suffering a hamstring injury at the Etihad Stadium.

Following an absence in midweek due to illness, captain Declan Rice, centre-back Nayef Aguerd and midfielder Tomas Soucek all return to the starting side.

In a return to a back four, Thilo Kehrer and Aaron Cresswell start as full-backs, with Aguerd returning to partner Angelo Ogbonna at centre-back.

Rice and Soucek are both back in the heart of midfield three, partnering Lucas Paqueta in a central trio.

Said Benrahma also returns to the starting side, starting on the left with Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio up front. Flynn Downes, Pablo Fornals and Emerson all drop down to the bench.

Centre-back Kurt Zouma (ankle) and striker Gianluca Scamacca (knee) both remained sidelined through injury.

Meanwhile, United boss Erik ten Hag has made three changes from the side that lost 1-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Thursday night.

West Ham United starting XI: Lukasz Fabianski; Thilo Kehrer, Nayef Aguerd, Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell; Tomas Souce, Declan Rice, Lucas Paqueta; Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, Said Benrahma

Substitutes: Alphonse Areola, Joseph Anang, Ben Johnson, Emerson, Flynn Downes, Manuel Lanzini, Maxwel Cornet, Pablo Fornals, Danny Ings

Manchester United starting XI : David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia; Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes; Antony, Wout Weghorst, Marcus Rashford

Substitutes: Jack Butland, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Diogo Dalot, Marcel Sabitzer, Fred, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial

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