Man Utd v West Ham preview

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return from his ban when Manchester United host struggling West Ham on Sunday.

The 35-year-old missed the 1-1 draw with Arsenal having been booked five times but played in the Red Devils’ 4-0 Europa League win against Feyenoord on Thursday, while the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Wayne Rooney may have impressed Jose Mourinho enough to keep their starting roles.

West Ham’s struggles have been well documented this season and are currently 17th in the Premier League table after a 3-2 loss to Tottenham. However, a win could send them as high as 11th. The Hammers’ last away win came against Crystal Palace on October 15.

Team news

Mourinho, who is expected to recall goalkeeper David de Gea but remains without Eric Bailly (knee) and Chris Smalling (toe), must determine whether Michael Carrick can make a third start in nine days.

West Ham captain Mark Noble returns from suspension but defender Winston Reid serves a one-match ban.

Midfielder Pedro Obiang is expected to be available despite missing training earlier this week due to an ankle injury.

Long-term absentee Andy Carroll has resumed training after …

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