Manchester United and West Ham United are set to kick off their 2025–26 preparations with a high-profile preseason fixture at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as part of the Premier League Summer Series. The match takes place on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. ET (midnight BST on Sunday in the UK)[1][2][3].
Both clubs are looking to bounce back from disappointing Premier League campaigns last season. Manchester United endured one of the worst seasons in their history, finishing 15th, while West Ham ended just one place higher. Ruben Amorim takes charge of the Red Devils for his first preseason, with notable summer arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo expected to debut. Amorim has openly discussed the need to inject pace into United’s midfield[1][2][3][4].
West Ham, now managed by Graham Potter, are also in the midst of a rebuild after losing star midfielder Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur in a high-profile transfer. The Hammers’ new recruits include right-back Kyle Walker-Peters, set for his maiden appearance since joining from Southampton, and attention remains on Lucas Paqueta as he awaits clearance from recent spot-fixing allegations[2][3][7].
Preseason form has seen West Ham register a 3–1 victory over Grasshoppers and closed-door wins against Ipswich Town, while Manchester United played out a goalless draw against Leeds in Stockholm. Chelsea and Manchester City are notably absent from the U.S. preseason tour due to FIFA Club World Cup duties[1][2][4].
Experts predict a cautious encounter due to both teams rotating heavily, giving opportunities to new signings and squad players. With West Ham winning four of their last five meetings against United, including a 2–0 win at Old Trafford in May, both teams are eager to set a positive tone for the new season[1][4].
Probable lineups for the match are as follows:
- Manchester United: Bayindir; Shaw, Dalot, Yoro, De Ligt, Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Cunha, Obi
- West Ham: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Diouf, Paqueta, Bowen, Fullkrug
For those looking to watch the match, it will be broadcast live on various streaming platforms worldwide, including Fubo Canada and Stan Sport in Australia. Fans outside these regions may use VPN services to access the streams[3].
References
- [1] Man Utd vs. West Ham: Premier League Summer Series Preview, Predictions and Lineups – SI.com
- [2] Manchester United vs. West Ham: Projected lineups for preseason duel – World Soccer Talk
- [3] Premier League Summer Series: Stream Man United vs. West Ham From Anywhere – CNET
- [4] Man Utd vs West Ham Predictions and Betting Tips – Goal.com
- [7] Team news for Man Utd v West Ham United – ManUtd.com
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