West Ham vs Manchester United

Manchester United bid for their 13th successive Premier League clean sheet today at Upton Park whilst West Ham aim to make it 7 League games without defeat. This is set to be a close clash.
Manchester United have only won 1 of their last 9 games in London though Sir Alex Ferguson claims "it does not concern" him. Why should it? The Red Devils have looked rock-solid at the back despite having to constantly chop and change the back 4. Such antics are no longer required as all the first choice defenders bar Gary Neville (or Rafael da Silva if your ambitious)are available. Even so, the troublesome right-back role cam be filled by the returning Wes Brown. United's strike force is bolstered by the returning Wayne Rooney - bad news for the ever impressive work-horse Carlos Tevez who looks set to lose his place in the starting line-up to his English equivalent. United's midfield will contain Cristiano Ronaldo (joint 2nd top scorer in the League with 11 goals despite not hitting top gear) and Michael Carrick who is having the season of his life. Carrick may get the chance to impress Fabio Cappello who make drop in on both this game and the North London derby - the venues less than 30 minutes apart. The final two midfield spots for the Champions will be filled by a combination of Park, Giggs, Scholes and Fletcher.
A win for West Ham really heats things up in terms of European prospects as the Hammers could go 7th. Gianfranco will send his boys out with the same no-fear attitude he took as a player saying; "everyone has weaknesses and it's up to us to exploit that. We are very confident right now. We play at home and we want to win the game." If they are going to win the game, it will be without Dyer, Gabbidon and Ashton - though England's goal-machine Carlton Cole will start.
Of late, it has seemed as if one goal is all Manchester United need to win is one goal. With this potent attack, I wouldn't back against them getting it. Manchester United are like a shark with the scent of blood when it comes to regaining the top spot in the Premier League so I cannot back against them winning today.