Eriksen and Sancho return - Manchester United fans pick line-up vs West Ham

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday knowing a win over West Ham will be crucial to their top-four hopes.

Erik ten Hag's side slipped to a late defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion in midweek with an Alexis Mac Allister penalty separating the two teams. Following Liverpool's victory yesterday, United are only a point clear of them in the Champions League spots with two games in hand.

Ten Hag will have mostly the same set of players available to face the Hammers but Alejandro Garnacho does return to the matchday squad. Ahead of kick-off, MEN Sport's readers have chosen their United team to face West Ham today.

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The Spaniard has had his critics this season but he remains United's first choice in goal. With Tom Heaton injured, only Jack Butland remains as an alternative but it seems highly unlikely the Englishman will start.

With injury sweeping through the Reds' defence, United have little choice but to stick with the same backline which lost on the south coast. Tyrell Malacia is an option at left-back but an out-of-position Dalot is preferred instead.

There is also no place for captain Harry Maguire due to Lindelof and Shaw's impressive form of late.

Both Casemiro and Fernandes pick themselves in the centre thanks to their superb displays this campaign. The latter especially has excelled in his role of interim captain.

Fred is dropped by United fans though with supporters opting for an Eriksen return instead.

Despite Garnacho's inclusion in the United squad, the fans have chosen not to risk him at the London Stadium. Anthony Martial suffered a poor game at Brighton and he is subsequently dropped in favour of a Sancho return.

This decision means