Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha BOOSTED to thrive in Man United's clash with West Ham - as Red Devils hunt down first pre-season win
The Red Devils drew a blank against Leeds United in their first game as they stumbled to a 0-0 draw - and that came after an unconvincing post-season trip to Asia.
Now some of their fresh faces get a chance to impress Ruben Amorim against a Hammers side who won their first summer assignment 3-1 against Grasshoppers.
Sky Bet make the Red Devils clear favourites to come away with a win, giving them 8/11 odds to vanquish Graham Potter's side.
Alternatively, you can find odds of 13/5 for a Hammers win or 23/10 if you peer into the crystal ball and see a draw.
Sky Bet are also offering four Price Boosts for the showdown.
Sky Bet are offering four price boosts for Manchester United's clash with West Ham
Manchester United to have 6+ shots on target is 8/11, while Bryan Mbeumo to have 3+ shots on target has been enhanced to 11/2.
Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha to score 2+ goals is now 9/1, and for both teams to score in each half, you're looking at odds of 12/1.
Sky Bet odds for Manchester United vs West Ham:
Manchester United to win 8/11
Draw 23/10
West Ham to win 13/5
Sky Bet Price Boosts for Manchester United vs West Ham:
Manchester United to have 6+ shots on target WAS 4/5 NOW 10/11
Bryan Mbeumo to have 3+ shots on target WAS 5/1 NOW 11/2
Matheus Cunha to score 2+ goals WAS 17/2 NOW 9/1
Both teams to score in both halves WAS 10/1 NOW 12/1
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