Games between West Ham and Manchester United often don’t need extra ingredients to make them tasty encounters but expect some extra sizzle and spice tonight for different reasons.
Firstly, Manchester United are trying to chase down their ‘noisy neighbours’ Manchester City for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot whilst West Ham are looking to secure fifth place, which would guarantee Europa League football next season.
Also, the fact that this is West Ham’s last ever game at the Boleyn Ground makes the occasion extra special. The club will play home games at the Olympic Stadium next season and they’ll be looking to sign off from their spiritual home in style.
West Ham will be keen to put on a better display than at the weekend when they were well beaten by a Swansea City side playing for little but pride.
After a disappointing loss to the Swans and with tonight’s game being classed as a ‘must-win’, Slaven Bilic has a lot to ponder when he selects his side and we’ve predicted the West Ham starting XI for the last game at the Boleyn.
