Jesse Lingard is set to start for Man Utd, while Phil Jones will return to the squad and Alex Telles will also be involved; Alphonse Areola and Alex Kral are in line to make their West Ham debuts; watch Man Utd vs West Ham live on Sky Sports Football from 7pm on Wednesday; kick-off 7.45pm
Wednesday 22 September 2021 18:40, UK
Team news, stats and TV details ahead of Man Utd vs West Ham in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday; kick-off 7.45pm.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to make changes for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup third-round clash with West Ham.
The Norwegian has already hinted midfielder Jesse Lingard, who has scored after coming off the bench in each of his last two Premier League appearances against Newcastle and the Hammers on Sunday, will start against the club where he spent the second half of last season on loan.
Defender Phil Jones will return to the squad after a 20-month injury-enforced absence, while Alex Telles will also be involved following an ankle injury.
Jones, who has played more than 200 games in all competitions for the club, said last weekend he had been "through hell and back" as he struggled with injuries.
"I'm so happy for Phil," Solskjaer told the club website. "He has completed two 90 minutes [games] for the U23s, played some minutes behind closed doors and he's got no reaction on his knee. He's been working really hard.
"He will be in the squad. It's a good day for him and for us, and it's something that he has earned.
"I know what challenges he's been through, mentally, thinking 'will I ever play football again or even be able to walk again and be able to play with the kids in the garden'."
Striker Edinson Cavani (muscle strain) could return and 'keepers Tom Heaton and Dean Henderson will be hoping David de Gea is given a rest, while Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Diogo Dalot, Donny van de Beek, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial, as well as youngsters Anthony Elanga, Teden Mengi, Hannibal Mejbri and Shola Shoretire, could come into contention.
However, the game is likely to come too soon for midfielder Amad (thigh) and striker Marcus Rashford (shoulder).
Meanwhile, West Ham can welcome back Michail Antonio from suspension, although he may be saved for Leeds at the weekend.
Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and midfielder Alex Kral are in line to make their debuts following their summer loan moves.
Mark Noble, Issa Diop, Arthur Masuaku and Manuel Lanzini could also start.
Man Utd vs West Ham is live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 7pm; kick-off 7.45pm.
You can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle