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Erik ten Hag speaks to TNT Sports

David Moyes ideas Jarrod Bowen for England place at subsequent 12 months’s European Championship

Speaking to TNT Sports, the West Ham supervisor says that he at all times knew that Bowen had the potential to develop into the high-scoring ahead he is been for the Hammers this season.

‘When you regarded by way of his early report, he was at all times scoring,’ Moyes stated.

‘I simply felt that there is a signal that he is making an attempt to get nearer to aim. He’s obtained an incredible knack.

‘I believe him with the ability to do twin roles would possibly assist him get within the England squad this summer time.’

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Two adjustments for West Ham from the facet that beat Wolves 3-0 final trip, with Aguerd lacking as a consequence of damage and Mavropanos stepping up in his stead. Fabianski is swapped out for Areola.

More adjustments for Man United, together with that eye-catching debut. Elsewhere, Dalot is unavailable after his bookings at Anfield, and Amrabat drops to the bench as Wan-Bissaka makes it again into the beginning XI.

A festive debut for an academy starlet

Erik ten Hag slots Willy Kambwala into the defence in lieu of Raphael Varane, who’s lacking as a consequence of sickness.

The French-Congolese 19-year-old joined Man United’s academy in 2020 and has the chance to step up at present after making the bench for the primary time simply final week at Anfield.

An enormous second for the centre-back – however he’ll be alongside trusted head Jonny Evans, who’s a whopping 14 years older than his defensive associate.

LEIGH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Willy Kambwala of Manchester United warms up prior to the UEFA Youth League - Group A match between Manchester United and Bayern Munich at Leigh Sports Village on December 12, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

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Last trip…

Man United travelled south on the tail-end of final season and have been rewarded with a 1-0 defeat that had a quantity questioning whether or not the Red Devils would possibly take talismanic midfielder Declan Rice off the house facet in revenge…

East End delights in retailer for Cole and Scholes on TNT Sports

Joe Cole performs to the gallery with aplomb as he tucks into each the pie, mash, and liquor and the jellied eels. Paul Scholes has probably by no means regarded extra sceptical, however he manages a mouthful to make sure he will get to go away on the ultimate whistle with out harassment.

‘Not an opportunity,’ Scholes says dismissively when Jules Breach asks him if he is up for making an attempt the latter delicacy. He does nonetheless verify that he likes jelly – with out eels.

West Ham supervisor David Moyes says he hopes Bowen, 27, will keep on the membership for the remainder of his profession, having lately signed a brand new seven-year contract extension.

Jurgen Klopp‘s admittance that Bowen is certainly one of his ‘favorite’ gamers outdoors of Liverpool, whom he scored in opposition to within the Carabao Cup in midweek, sparked considerations about him being a future switch goal.

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West Ham pays tribute to victims of the mass taking pictures in Prague

The Hammers have quite a few hyperlinks to the Czech Republic each by way of their gamers – Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek – and pleased current historical past.

Moyes’ facet claimed their historic Europa Conference League victory at Slavia Prague’s Eden Arena within the nation’s capital.

Both West Ham and United eager to kick on

David Moyes’ facet have been in a position to bounce again from their 5-0 drubbing in opposition to Fulham of their final Premier League run-out in opposition to Wolves, which noticed the house facet win 3-0 final weekend, and West Ham will look to do the identical at present after shedding alongside comparable traces to a rampant Liverpool facet of their midweek Carabao Cup match.

Motivation shall be excessive – a win will leap the ninth-place membership as much as sixth forward of this festive weekend’s ties. But Man United have a lot to show after a completely uneven exhibiting within the league this winter, and shall be boosted by the return of captain Bruno Fernandes after his suspension for the facet’s draw at Anfield.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: General View prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s dwell protection of Manchester United’s journey to West Ham, with Erik ten Hag’s facet seeking their first win since their residence victory in opposition to Chelsea initially of the month.

Kick-off is at 12.30pm, however we’ll be bringing you all of the workforce information and build-up forward of getting underway on the London Stadium.

Key Updates

  • David Moyes ideas Jarrod Bowen for England place at subsequent 12 months’s European Championship
  • A festive debut for an academy starlet
  • TEAM NEWS: How West Ham and Man United line up
  • West Ham pays tribute to victims of the mass taking pictures in Prague

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