Manchester United vs West Ham LIVE early team news plus how to watch and kick-off time

Manchester United will be eyeing a winning start to their pre-season tour of the United States when they face West Ham United at the MetLife Stadium, kick-off 12am BST.

United are competing in the Premier League Summer Series during their time in the US and will be keen to secure their first win of pre-season against the Hammers.

Ruben Amorim's side opened their pre-season schedule with a lifeless 0-0 draw against Leeds United last weekend.

All eyes will be on new signing Bryan Mbeumo in New Jersey. He joined United from Brentford on Monday and could make his first appearance for the club.

Elsewhere, fellow summer signings Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon will be hoping to get some more minutes after starting against Leeds.

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Ahead of United's opening game of their pre-season tour of the United States tonight, our writers have had their say on how they would like to see the Reds line up...

Steven Railston:

Tom Heaton should be the second-choice goalkeeper, so he should start against West Ham. Leny Yoro came on for the second half in the opening friendly against Leeds in Stockholm and it's logical to start him.

Kobbie Mainoo caught the eye when he played in the deeper midfield role against Leeds and I would start him alongside Bruno Fernandes in the pivot, as I still believe that's where his future lies.

Bryan Mbeumo needs to get up to speed after signing for United earlier in the week - he should start if he can manage the opening 45 minutes. Pre-season is the perfect time to experiment and I'd play Amad down the middle because it would be exciting to see him alongside Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

George Smith:

Heaton did his chances of