West Ham United have surprised their critics by starting the new Premier League season with confidence. They are currently tied for second place with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham, just one point behind leaders Manchester City. In contrast, Manchester United are struggling in 11th place with only six points from four games. This weekend, West Ham will face a tough opponent in Brighton and Hove Albion.
If West Ham manages to salvage a point or defeat Manchester City, it would significantly impact the standings and potentially lead to further success for David Moyes and his team. It’s worth noting that West Ham is the reigning champion of the Europa League Conference, while Manchester City won the top-tier Champions League in May.
Despite West Ham’s strong start, there are concerns about their match against Manchester City today. Pep Guardiola’s team is known for dominating possession and playing intricate passing patterns to create scoring opportunities. Guardiola will rely on star striker Erling Haaland, who recently scored in Norway’s Euro 24 qualifiers.
West Ham’s success can be attributed to their cohesive teamwork and solid defense, conceding only four goals. In attack, they have scored nine goals, trailing only Brighton, Manchester City, and Tottenham. The performances of defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez and attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus are of particular interest to West Ham fans.
Meanwhile, Manchester United prepares to face Brighton, who recently secured a comprehensive victory over Newcastle United. Manager Erik ten Hag is dealing with issues involving midfielder Bruno Fernandes and winger Jadon Sancho. Additionally, Brazilian winger Antony is absent due to assault allegations.
These off-field distractions may affect Manchester United’s performance against a consistent and formidable Brighton side. It’s noteworthy that Manchester United’s squad is the most expensive in the world, with a cost of £991.7 million. Chelsea and Manchester City follow closely behind.
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