David Moyes will be looking to make it three wins from three in his second stint as West Ham manager when they travel to Sheffield United on Friday night.
The ex-Everton and Manchester United boss took over from Manuel Pellegrini just 18 months after leaving the club, and will be looking to build on a 4-0 win over Bournemouth and a 2-0 FA Cup victory at Gillingham.
Sheffield United will certainly prove to be tough opposition, especially at Bramall Lane where Chris Wilder’s men have lost just one of their last seven fixtures in all competitions.
Sheffield United vs West Ham Latest Odds
bet365 make the Blades just 17/20 (1.85) to continue their assault on the top half of the Premier League by taking all three points and moving up to fifth in the process.
Moyes has been appointed by West Ham to keep them in the Premier League and it is 3/1 (4.0) that they open up a five-point gap with victory in South Yorkshire.
The reverse fixture in October ended 1-1 and it is 13/5 (3.60) that these sides play out another stalemate here.
Sheffield United vs West Ham Team News
Wilder made a host of changes for Sheffield United’s 2-1 FA Cup win over AFC Fylde but will revert to his usual suspects – the likes of Dean Henderson, John Lundstram and Chris Basham - for this one.
Ryan Fredericks was injured during West Ham’s win at Gillingham, meaning Pablo Zabaleta could come into the fold after replacing him during that match.
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Although Moyes’ appointment was initially met with some animosity, considering his previous tenure ended with just a 29 per cent win rate, he was quick to win over the doubters with a thumping victory over Bournemouth.
That made it eight goals in their last five games and they could keep at least some of that good feeling going considering the Blades have managed just two clean sheets in their last 10 Premier League games.
However, the Hammers have shipped 32 goals this season – the seventh-worst defence in the league – and it will be a tall order to keep out a Blades attack that has scored 10 goals in their last six home league matches.
Sheffield United vs West Ham Tips and Predictions
Both teams to score is offered at 10/11 (1.91) by bet365 and that looks excellent value for this Friday night Premier League clash at Bramall Lane.
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Both Teams to Score at 10/11 (1.91) for a 2pt stake at bet365
