Edinson Cavani makes his first Premier League start for Manchester United against West Ham as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rewards the Uruguayan’s strong form off the bench.
Despite not starting in the top-flight before today, the 33-year-old has netted three league goals for United, including two from the bench during the 3-2 victory at Southampton last weekend.
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While Cavani has earned a place in the starting XI, there is no Bruno Fernandes or Marcus Rashford as both players were named on the bench.
Rashford has been struggling with a shoulder complaint, while Fernandes has played almost every game for United this season and was due a rest.
Paul Pogba returns to the side and has a point to prove amid a prolonged spell among the substitutes, while Donny van de Beek also gets the nod in midfield.
Meanwhile, Dean Henderson starts in goal as David de Gea was absent from the matchday sqaud.
As for West Ham, there is no Michail Antonio due to a hamstring injury.
talkSPORT will bring you live commentary from the London Stadium as Premier League fans return, before we head to Chelsea for the visit of Leeds later on.
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West Ham vs Man United: Confirmed teams
West Ham: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Massuaku, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Haller, Fornals.
Subs: Randolph, Benrahma, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Noble, Diop, Johnson.
Man United: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelog, Telles, Pogba, Van de Beek, McTominay, Greenwood, Cavani, Martial.
Subs: Grant, Mata, Rashford, Fernandes, Matic, Williams, Tuanzebe.
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