Alan Shearer disagrees with Paul Merson on Man United prediction as pressure claim made

Manchester United are aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins at West Ham this afternoon (2pm).

Erik ten Hag's side are looking to dust themselves down following their midweek disappointment - after Turkish giants Fenerbahce salvaged a point in the Europa League. Last weekend's 2-1 win over Brentford helped ease the pressure on the Dutchman, with Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Holjund on-target to secure their comeback win.

United travel to the London Stadium to take on the Hammers - who have endured a tough start under new head coach Julen Lopetegui. West Ham have won just two of their opening eight, losing three, including heavy defeats against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur to boot.

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The Manchester Evening News takes a look at how three pundits see the West Ham match going;

"This is tough to predict because of the unpredictability of Man United," the former Newcastle United striker said, speaking to Betfair. "Can they kick on and get another result like last weekend? I suspect not. The pressure may be right back on them this weekend.

"West Ham, with the atmosphere at the London Stadium, might have enough to take the points on Sunday just as they did in their last home game against Manchester United last season.

"I am going to pick West Ham to win."

Score prediction: n/a

Sutton told the BBC Sport: "Things did not get any better for Hammers boss, Julen Lopetegui, with their defeat against Tottenham, and it seems he still doesn't know what the 'West Ham way' is.

"The Hammers need a big improvement, but this game is