Kobbie Mainoo could get what he has been waiting for at Manchester United

Manchester United will be looking to build upon their recent draw with Liverpool when they travel to West Ham in the Premier League this lunchtime.

Erik ten Hag's side took a lot of positives from the manner of their point at Anfield, but it won't count for much if they fail to get a result at the London Stadium later today.

United have won just two of their last six away Premier League games against West Ham, both under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but since David Moyes’ return to the Hammers they have won just three of their 31 Premier League games against sides to finish in the top four the previous season.

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Here are the main talking points ahead of the match:

A short-term solution

Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans were the ninth different centre-back pairing United have used this season when they kept a clean sheet at Anfield last weekend. Having surprised so many with their brilliant performance last weekend, they must now perform when there is pressure to do so.

The duo have both brought priceless experience to the United side in recent weeks, though the long-term concern is that they have rotten injury records and can't be relied upon as a long-term solution.

Even if they start again at the London Stadium, it might be a stretch for them to do so again against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, nevermind away at Nottingham Forest in a week's time.

Mainoo breakthrough

It was no surprise to see Kobbie Mainoo start against Liverpool last weekend. It was even less of a surprise to see him shine once again. The teenager had been pencilled in for a senior role this season and on recent form he is