Manchester United will be squaring off against West Ham United for their 12th Premier League match of the season tonight. After Chelsea’s 4-1 loss to Brighton last night, United have a chance of climbing to the fifth spot on the league table if they manage to beat The Hammers tonight. The Red Devils will not be short of confidence after displaying an impressive performance in the Europa League match against Sheriff during the weekend, where 

Here are some records worth watching out for before the match kicks off tonight:

United’s record against West Ham

Manchester United has beaten West Ham in all of the last four Premier League matches between the two sides. This record is their second-best winning run against the Hammers. Between 2008 and 2012, United defeated West Ham in eight consecutive matches.

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West Ham’s poor clean sheet record

The Hammers’ defense has not been that impressive this season. The London club have managed to keep only two clean sheets in the Premier League in their last 17 matches. This record will give confidence to the Bruno Fernandes-led side tonight.

United have been tough to beat at home

Manchester United’s home ground, Old Trafford, is called the Theatre of Dreams, and it has helped keep the Red Devils’ dreams of a top-four finish alive this season. United, in their last 14 Premier League home games, have suffered just a single loss. The Hammers’ last win at Old Trafford came 15 years back, in 2007, thanks to a winner by former United forward Carlos Tevez.

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The Hammers’ unimpressive record against United

West Ham has suffered their highest number of Premier League defeats against Manchester United, 21. On the other hand, the Red Devils, except Tottenham Hotspur, have defeated no other side at home more than West Ham.