ALMOST! Depay's corner is flicked on at the front post and then falls to Smalling after Mata hooks it back into the danger zone. The defender directs it goalwards, but a defender makes a crucial block.
90' +2
United win themselves a corner now as Tomkins slides in to deny Depay getting on the ball in the area. Can they steal this at the death?
90'
There will be an extra three minutes here.
88'
C. Jenkinson enters the game and replaces M. Zárate.
Final change for West Ham. It's Zarate off and Jenkinson on as Bilic looks to shore things up at the back.
87'
We have a bit of a pause in play now as Darmian receives medical attention. The Italian was just clattered by De Gea. He should be okay to continue, though.
85'
M. Carrick gets yellow.
There is the game's first card as West Ham race away with Noble on the counter and Carrick cynically trips him.
83'
SO CLOSE! Mata's initial delivery from the free-kick is headed away by a defender, but only as far as Lingard who bursts on to it and smashes it first-time and sends his effort just wide. Can West Ham hold on?
82'
Martial has been much better in the second half. Again he is at the centre of things as he races up the right and forces Ogbonna into a foul. What can they create from this?
80'
They're getting closer! Excellent play by Depay, as the winger takes on two defenders, links with Fellaini, breezes past Obiang and then cuts the ball back to the penalty spot. Martial is on hand to steer goalwards, but his effort goes agonisingly wide.
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78'
Pedro Obiang enters the game and replaces A. Song.
Alex Song has run his race. On comes Pedro Obiang in his place.
76'
Mata's delivery from the corner is good once again and Martial meets it in the air, though his header goes across goal and ultimately causes West Ham little bother.
75'
Wonderful delivery by Darmian, as the Italian overlaps Depay, receives the ball and flashes a cross right across the face of goal. Cresswell is forced to put it behind for a corner.
73'
M. Depay enters the game and replaces B. Schweinsteiger.
Final change for the hosts now, as Depay replaces Schweinsteiger. An attacking switch by Van Gaal.
71'
Desperate defending from the visitors! Martial manages to get into the area and a ricochet off Reid falls kindly for him. The Frenchman somehow keeps possession as he attempts to weave between a host of defenders. Eventually he pokes the ball away himself and then the move comes to an end a few seconds later as Schweinsteiger blasts over from 18 yards.
69'
Brilliant tackle by Kouyate, as the powerful midfielder comes across to deal with Lingard while United try to launch a counter, taking the sting out of the hosts' move.
67'
JUST WIDE! Lovely play by the hosts, as they carve through West Ham with a number of incisive passes. Eventually Martial ends up in possession in the area, before teeing up Mata, but the Spaniard's right-footed effort fails to hit the mark.
65'
Mata's delivery is headed away by West Ham and then Carrick is guilty of blasting over from 25 yards. A bit of a waste from the hosts.
64'
Martial has been quiet today but he is starting to inject a little life into United. This time he races beyond Song and lures the Cameroonian into a foul about 30 yards from goal. This is a promising situation.
62'
WEST HAM SURVIVE! Finally, some invention from United. Martial picks the ball up on the right and darts inside, leaving two defenders for dead before eventually finding Lingard on the left. The winger plays the return pass into the area and the Frenchman tees up Fellaini for what should be an easy finish, but Adrian keeps it out!
59'
West Ham look far more likely to find the breakthrough here than their hosts. The visitors are playing some good football and look far more fluid than United, who just look rigid and devoid of ideas at the moment.
57'
WHAT A MISS! How are West Ham not ahead? Antonio's cross is completely missed by Blind and Carroll knocks it down for Zarate. The forward has only De Gea to beat from seven yards but he inexplicably puts it wide.
55'
Zarate has been a little quiet today, but this time he causes United some problems, as he runs at Varela, cuts inside and manages to get a shot away. The forward's effort is powerful and accurate, but De Gea does well to save down to his right.
53'
Well, there certainly hasn't been a dramatic improvement from the hosts since the break. They continue to look ponderous and lacking in inspiration, while West Ham continue to look solid.
51'
Vital tackle! Schweinsteiger does well to evade two defenders as he surges towards the West Ham area. He passes square to Fellaini, who is just inside the area. The Belgian turns and then spots the run of the unmarked Lingard, but Tomkins prods the ball away at the crucial moment.
49'
Mata clips a decent delivery into the danger zone, but Fellaini can't get on the end of it as Reid heads away in the nick of time. West Ham have defended very well so far today.
48'
Free-kick now to United, as Martial tries to escape Ogbonna in the West Ham half and is tugged back. Mata wonders over to take.
46'
G. Varela enters the game and replaces P. McNair.
We are back under way for the second half, with another United change made at the break. Right-back Varela comes on for his Premier League debut and replaces McNair.
45' +2
HALF-TIME!
45'
There will be two minutes added on.
44'
M. Carrick enters the game and replaces M. Schneiderlin.
Another injury. Schneiderlin appears to be holding his hamstring and is forced to make way. Carrick comes on in his place.
42'
Schweinsteiger has got away with one there. The German strikes Reid with his forearm as a free-kick is set to be delivered but the referee only opts to have a word with the pair. Expect to see more of that between those two.
41'
NO PENALTY! A United corner causes problems in the West Ham area and lands kindly for Fellaini. The Belgian manages to turn and then appears to be tripped by Cresswell, but nothing given.
40'
Almost a costly mistake by Adrian, who rushes out of his goal and then gifts possession away. Lingard can't get the ball under control quick enough to get a shot away and then Tomkins covers well.
37'
M. Antonio enters the game and replaces V. Moses.
And there is the change, as Moses is forced to make way and Antonio takes his place.
36'
This looks a blow for West Ham. Moses has taken a knock in a collision with Schweinsteiger and he seems to be heading off. He is currently getting medical attention, but he is gesturing as if to say his day is over.
34'
It's all a bit one-dimensional from the hosts at the moment. Lingard gets on the ball up the left flank and does well initially before quickly finding himself swarmed by defenders. United work it back a little and cross towards Fellaini, but Reid heads clear.
32'
United seems to have lost direction with their play in the last 15 minutes. Defensively they look out of sorts, while going forward the hosts aren't finding Martial and Mata has been virtually anonymous. They need someone to actually get on the ball and force West Ham defenders to commit.
30'
Tomkins is in some pain here. What looked to be a standard collision with Fellaini actually looks a little more sinister on the replays, as the Belgian sinks his studs into the defender's ankle. It may have looked accidental, but that's going to be sore nonetheless.
28'
Good defending by Smalling, as the centre-back comes across to the right to deal with the advancing Kouyate. The England international remains strong and shepherds the ball out of play.
26'
Better from United. Scheiderlin steals the ball back off Cresswell, finds Schweinsteiger who then immediately passes forward to Mata. The Spaniard cleverly plays the ball through Song's legs and picks out Lingard, who slips a return pass into the area. West Ham defend it well, though, with two crosses blocked.
24'
OFF THE POST AGAIN! The hosts are playing a dangerous game. This time from a Zarate corner Reid manages to get in front of his man and meet the cross with a powerful header. It looks destined to beat the helpless De Gea, but luckily for United it bounces back off the frame of the goal.
22'
OFF THE POST! United do not look convincing at the back today. Cresswell is the man causing problems, as he smashes a low cross into the danger zone. De Gea spills it and Smalling knocks it on to the post, before the hosts scrap it clear.
20'
Lingard's delivery is good and causes a little panic in the West Ham defence, but it is nothing they can't deal with, as Reid nods clear just ahead of Fellaini, who was lurking with intent.
19'
Free-kick now to United in an encouraging position on the left, after Song is guilty off getting a little too handsy with Schweinsteiger. What can they muster here?
17'
The corner proves less effective for United, though, as the ball sails all the way through to Schneiderlin, who, instead of shooting first time, decides to chip it back into the danger zone and misses everyone.
16'
VITAL BLOCK! United are looking particularly bright on the left and again it is Lingard doing the damage. The winger surges past two defenders and digs a left-footed cross out. Fellaini nods it down for Martial, who controls on his chest and looks destined to smash home, but Reid throws himself in the way and concedes a corner. Brilliant defending.
15'
More risky play, this time from West Ham. Song surrenders possession inside his own half and Martial is on it in a flash. The Frenchman darts towards goal, with the noise in Old Trafford rising in anticipation. He runs at Reid, but the defender does well to stand firm and force him wide.
13'
Another decent opportunity falls to the visitors, as Song's corner is met at the near post by Zarate. The attacker sends a header goalwards only to miss the target. He has his head in his hands there. He should have done a little better.
12'
DE GEA TO THE RESCUE! Risky play by Blind as the defender comes out from the back, gives possession away and is then caught well out of position. Noble passes into the area vacated by the Dutchman and Moses races through on goal, only to shoot straight at the goalkeeper, who is happy to concede a corner.
10'
WEST HAM ESCAPE! United are patient in their build-up and eventually McNair picks out a lovely cross from the right after being given a lot of space. Fellaini meets it with a header, but it deflects off the head of Reid and goes agonisingly wide. The Belgian has made an effective start.
8'
Commanding goalkeeping by De Gea, as the Spaniard punches a cross clear and instantly starts a United counter. Lingard pounces and races into the West Ham half, faced up by Song. He waits for the overlap of Darmian and in finding the correct pass he creates a good position for the hosts, but the Italian's cross goes straight behind. A waste.
6'
Lovely work by Fellaini, who receives a pass on the run just inside the West Ham half and bursts away from Noble with his first touch. The Belgian races towards goal but ignores the run of Lingard to his left and tries his luck from 20 yards, sending it just wide of the bottom-left corner.
4'
Good play again down the left from the hosts. This time Lingard spots the run of Blind on the overlap and the defender digs out a cross to the back post. Eventually the ball drops on the edge of the area for McNair, who hits a wild effort well over the crossbar from 20 yards.
2'
Positive start down the left for United, as Lingard breezes past his maker as he cuts inside. The winger squeezes the ball into the area for Martial, who beats Tomkins to it but is then dispossessed by the defender. An encouraging move.
1'
Off we go! The hosts get us started, kicking left-to-right.
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Premier League meeting between Manchester United and West Ham. I will be describing the action for you today as these two sides go head-to-head at Old Trafford, with the hosts hoping to get themselves back to the top of the table and the visitors looking to remain in touching distance of the top four.
TEAM NEWS:
West Ham subs: Randolph, Jenkinson, Collins, Obiang, Oxford, Antonio, Jelavic.
West Ham starting XI (4-3-3): Adrian; Tomkins, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Song, Noble, Kouyate; Moses, Carroll, Zarate.
United subs: Romero, Varela, Pereira, Borthwick-Jackson, Carrick, Young, Memphis.
Man United starting XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, McNair, Blind; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger; Mata, Fellaini, Lingard; Martial.
Injuries have been the main obstacle for Louis van Gaal and the hosts, with several first-team regulars absent today. Aside from long-term problems for Valencia and Luke Shaw, United now also have Phil Jones, Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Wayne Rooney missing. The latter two picked up their respective shoulder and ankle injuries in training this week, forcing the manager into changes for the visit of West Ham.
Van Gaal has made two changes from the side which drew with Leicester City last weekend. Rooney, Ashley Young and Michael Carrick have made way, with Jess Lingard, Marouane Fellaini and Morgan Schneiderlin take their places. Young and Carrick can at least take up places on the bench, but the pair seem to have been dropped following below-par displays against Leicester, with the midfielder particularly off the pace at the King Power Stadium. Highlighting United's injury problems, Van Gaal has a rather inexperienced bench yet again, with Borthwick-Jackson, Pereira and Varela all present. The Uruguayan right-back would make his Premier League debut if he made an appearance.
West Ham have also had to contend with a few injuries, with Payet, Valencia and Sakho not involved today. The latter is one of four to make way in the starting XI, with Lanzini - who picked up a knock in training on Friday - Jenkinson and Obiang coming out of the team. Mark Noble makes a return in midfield, while Andy Carroll, James Tomkins and Song also start, with the Cameroon midfielder fit once again.
Bilic's side have struggled of late, perhaps linked to the absence of star man Payet. They've not won any of their last four in the Premier League and, although United aren't exactly sparkling themselves at the moment, West Ham have not won at Old Trafford since May 2007. The hosts look set to mix things up a little today and will have the combined threat of Fellaini's physicality and Martial's pace in the final third. There have been few people bemoaning the injury to Rooney in the last few days - can their new-look frontline give Van Gaal a reason to leave his captain out even when he returns?
The teams are out and kick-off is just a few moments away.
The referee brings the first half to a close as the score remains level. United have more or less been in control of possession, but the best chances have fallen the way of the visitors, who have hit the post twice. It is very much a case of same old story for the home side, who have struggled to create a great deal and have only really looked threatening when trying to exploit Fellaini's height. A big improvement is needed from their perspective - West Ham, however, have been very good for the most part.
United fail to capitalise on Manchester City's slip-up earlier in the day meaning Leicester City return to the top of the Premier League table. Van Gaal's men had plenty of opportunities to win this but ultimately failed to find the net, though a home win would have been harsh on West Ham, who were well worth a point. In fact, the visitors could have taken the spoils from themselves were it not for striking the post twice, but Bilic's side will no doubt be content to leave with a draw. The match will probably result in more questions being asked of Van Gaal, though, as his side failed to capture the imagination once again. 99
Thank you for joining me today, I hope you enjoyed the action. Farewell until next time.
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