West Ham W vs Man United W: Match preview, team news, where to watch

Manchester United Women return to action in the Women’s Super League on Saturday afternoon when they face West Ham United at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

United are poised to secure a Champions League qualification spot. They are seven points ahead of Manchester City, their closest challengers.

They are also in the race for the league title, with six points separating them and table-toppers Chelsea.

West Ham are seventh in the standings. They have little to play for, as they are miles away from a Champions League qualification spot and the sole relegation spot.

Match preview

United are one of the league’s most in-form teams. Only Arsenal have accrued more points than the Red Devils in the last five games.

They also head into the game high on confidence. They beat Man City to advance to the Women’s FA Cup final, where they will face Chelsea.

By contrast, West Ham have just two wins in their last five league games, but they held leaders Chelsea to a draw in their last game.

The Mancunian giants won the reverse fixture 3-0 and boast a superior head-to-head record over the Hammers. They have won eight of their last 11 meetings with them.

Team news

The fitness of defender Gabby George will need to be assessed after she came off due to an injury against Man City last weekend.

Defenders Hannah Blundell and Evie Rabjohn remain on the sidelines, although the latter is back on the grass.

West Ham will be without midfielder Jess Ziu, who is still recovering from a long-term knee injury.

Where to watch

The game can be watched on Sky Sports but will not be accessible on MUTV. However, radio commentary will be on the club’s official media channels.

Article written by Henry Thornton .