Mourinho should give these 3 Man United players a chance against West Ham

Juan Mata

Juan Mata has arguably been one of United’s better players this season, and his assist in the win over Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve is indicative of a player who can make the crucial difference in the final third.

The Spanish international has scored three goals and laid on two assists in 14 league appearances this season and, although he didn’t have a big impact in the wins over Crystal Palace and Sunderland, his short cameo role off the bench against Boro may be enough to earn him a start this evening.

West Ham are looking for a third successive clean sheet at the London Stadium, so have proved tough to break down at home – United may need Mata’s technical ability in the final third to get the three points.