Bowen took three shots against Liverpool last time out as West Ham fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Reds, ending a period of promising form under Nuno Espírito Santo. This marks the fifth consecutive game in the Premier League where Bowen has had 2+ shots, coming in over this line in three of these last five matches. 

Bowen benefits from the stylistic change which has taken place at West Ham under the new boss, which means that West Ham play in moments of transition - where Bowen can be at his devastating best. Bowen has had 31 shots across his 13 Premier League matches this season (2.38 per 90), with this record returning three goals in the top flight. 

His shot record is particularly impressive as West Ham rank 18th in the Premier League when it comes to shots (127 - 9.76 per game). However, Man United have leaned more to the side of chaos this season, and do give their opponents opportunities with the extra risks they take in the final third.

Mbeumo has been one of United’s top performers so far this season, with six goal contributions across his 13 Premier League appearances - making him United’s top scorer in the Premier League with five goals.

He’s won 17 fouls across these matches (1.35 per 90) and can be a threat down his side of the pitch against the adventurous Malick Diouf. Diouf has been one of West Ham’s better performers this term, but can be forced into making recovery challenges when he chooses to progress up the pitch to support the attack.

Diouf has committed 12 fouls across his 13 appearances in the Premier League this term (0.96 per 90) and will be regularly tested down that side by Mbeumo and Amad, who continue to grow in understanding as Amorim deploys them down that side of the pitch.

Mbeumo has won a foul in three of his last five Premier League appearances, with all three of these matches seeing him win 2+ fouls. West Ham average 10.7 fouls committed per game, too.

West Ham managed to register seven corners in their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool last time out, with the game ending on exactly nine match corners in total. 

High corner counts have been common in West Ham’s games this season, with the Hammers seeing an average of 12.08 per game - more than any other side in the Premier League.

This record drops slightly to 10.83 corners per game, but it’s still above the line we need, and Nuno Espírito Santo being at the helm of the side means that we should see West Ham continue to rely on these situations - West Ham have scored a third of their goals in the Premier League from set pieces this season.

Manchester United’s home games see an average of 7.83 corners per game, but I can see their tally rising here. Ruben Amorim’s side average 4.50 corners per game at Old Trafford, but the fact that West Ham are conceding over six corners per game on the road should see United’s corner average rise - especially seeing as West Ham are expected to sit in a low block here.

West Ham are averaging 10.7 fouls committed per game in the Premier League this season, and have committed 10+ fouls in nine of their 13 matches. This notably includes their last three matches, which are games where they’ve been adapting to Nuno Espirito Santo’s style.

West Ham have committed 10+ fouls in five of their six away matches this season. They’ve only managed to win one of these games, which shows the potential frustration that could engulf the Hammers here.

Man United have drawn 145 fouls across their 13 Premier League matches this season (11.1 per game). They’ve won 10+ fouls in eight of their 13 Premier League matches, with this record including four of their six matches at Old Trafford. West Ham were forced into committing 13 fouls as they ran out 2-0 winners in this fixture last season.

Freddie Potts has been one of the main reasons why West Ham have found some form in recent weeks. He’s started each of the last four matches for West Ham, winning eight fouls across his 461 minutes of Premier League football (1.56 per 90).

He’s been fouled 2+ times in each of his last three Premier League appearances, with one of those matches seeing him win three fouls. 

Potts can continue to be a strong player when it comes to winning fouls in this clash with the 22-year-old facing up against Fernandes and Casemiro, who combine for 2.5 fouls committed per 90 in the Premier League this season.

Potts will also contest duels with Mason Moun,t who can be one of the more aggressive players in the United side. Mount has committed six fouls across his six Premier League starts this term (1.11 per 90).

Mateus Fernandes has picked up one yellow card for West Ham in the Premier League this season, but this isn’t truly reflective of his aggressive nature. Fernandes is averaging 1.56 fouls committed per 90 in the Premier League this term, and will face a stubborn challenge from United’s midfield here.

Manchester United rank 8th in the Premier League when it comes to drawing fouls (11.1 per game), with Casemiro and Fernandes combining to win 2.8 fouls per 90 in the middle of the park for the Red Devils. This should see Fernandes have to commit a few fouls to stop the progress of Casemiro and Fernandes, potentially leading to the West Ham player catching the eye of the referee.

Fernandes picked up eight yellow cards across his 36 Premier League appearances for Southampton last season, which further highlights his aggressive nature. 

Mason Mount completed 90 minutes for Manchester United in a Premier League for the first time against Crystal Palace last time out - almost halfway through his current contract with the club.

Ruben Amorim has long been an admirer of Mount and looks to slot him into the team whenever he is available. Mount has registered three goal contributions across all competitions for Manchester United this season - this may not sound like a lot, but it’s significant because it’s already the joint-most he’s managed throughout his three seasons at the club. 

Mount usually plays as one of the advanced 10s in Amorim’s system, operating just behind a central striker. Mount does have quality, we saw this in his time at Chelsea and in glimpses at Manchester United, and his goal at Selhurst Park last time out may finally be the moment to kickstart his United career.

Mount is clearly a confidence player and will be eyeing up a solid run in the side, boosted by his goal against Crystal Palace, which got United all three points in South London last time out. Mount has posted some promising underlying numbers so far, averaging 1.48 chances created per 90 and 2.03 shots per 90 - as well as 4.43 touches in the penalty box per 90.