West Ham manager Glenn Roeder comes into this game under immense pressure, having the worst home record in the league, taking only 2 points from a possible 21, and having conceded the most goals than any other team (12). Man Utd, on the other hand, will be trying to forget their disastrous away trip to Man City. A good win in midweek against Bayer Leverkusen will have restored some pride.

For some unknown reason I sense a West Ham win today. The Hammers showed immense spirit to come back to 3-4 last week after losing 1-4 at halftime. Players like Trevor Sinclair and Paulo Di Canio have said in midweek how they are committed for the West Ham cause, and with Roeder under pressure, the players will be committed to every tackle. Man Utd, on the other hand, will be expected to win easily, and I think this can play on their minds. They are not the Man Utd of old and were awful last week, and before that they could only draw against an unlucky Fulham side 1-1. Infact, they have only won once away all season. Di Canio is finding some of his old magic and I feel he may upset Alex Ferguson and his players.

Expect a hard game but West Ham to surprise everyone and sneak a win. Medium stake