Betting: United's official betting partner bwin price a win for the Reds at 2.00, with a West Ham victory 3.75 and a draw 3.25. The Hammers’ recent knack of leaking two goals apiece against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool makes a 2-0 away win at 10.00 look inviting.
Last time at West Ham: Worries about Robin van Persie’s absence were soon eased with Wayne Rooney’s first-half brace – including a stunning long-range effort reminiscent of David Beckham’s famous strike at Wimbledon in 1996 – giving the visitors all three points.
Opposition Boss: A household name in English football, Sam Allardyce rose to prominence when establishing Bolton Wanderers’ Premier League status and leading them into Europe. After spells at Newcastle and Blackburn, 'Big Sam' took the West Ham reins in June 2011 and steered the Hammers to promotion into the top tier at the end of his first season. After finishing 10th and 13th in the last two terms, his team are currently eighth.
Rivals Watch: League leaders Chelsea travel to struggling Aston Villa, while second-placed Manchester City host relegation-threatened Hull City - both at 15:00 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Southampton will hope to take maximum points away from a QPR side now under Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey's stewardship. The games on live TV in the UK have Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal locking horns in the North London derby at 12:45, before Liverpool visit Everton in their local battle at 17:30 (all times GMT).
Match Officials: Mark Clattenburg will be in charge Sunday, with Simon Beck and Jake Collin serving as his assistants. Andre Marriner will be the game’s fourth official.
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