Lawro predicts United to beat West Ham

Antonio Valencia

BBC Football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted that Manchester United will beat West Ham United on Saturday evening.

He told BBC Sport Online: “United may have slipped up at Fulham on Sunday, Nani missing a penalty that would have put them 3-1 up and sealed the points, but don’t expect them to do the same in a tea-time kick-off at Old Trafford. They’ve already lost a bit of ground on Chelsea and will see this match as chance to get back to winning ways.

“Hammers boss Avram Grant admitted after Tuesday’s Carling Cup win over Oxford that his team were very low on confidence and it’s clear for all to see. They’re still trying to buy players and don’t look like a settled squad. Grant needs the likes of Rob Green, Matthew Upson, Scott Parker and Carlton Cole to step up – they have to start performing or else it’s going to be a long, hard season.

“Prediction: 3-0.”