Paul Merson has made a surprising prediction regarding the upcoming Premier League clash between West Ham United and Sheffield United.

Currently positioned in an impressive sixth place in the Premier League table, West Ham is experiencing a strong season under the guidance of manager David Moyes, with advancement to the Europa League’s last 16 adding to their achievements. Despite occasional unattractive performances, Moyes has demonstrated an ability to secure results this season.

The upcoming match against Sheffield United provides an opportunity for West Ham to solidify their position within the top six. However, Paul Merson anticipates a potential shock outcome.

In his regular series of predictions for Sportskeeda, Merson has not hesitated to back Sheffield United to triumph over West Ham, citing the latter’s recent setbacks, potential absentees such as Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta, and the absence of Mohammed Kudus due to AFCON participation with Ghana. Merson believes that the timing could favor Sheffield United’s prospects, expressing a belief in the potential for a surprise result with a 1-0 victory for the home side.

While Sheffield United’s struggles this season make a victory over West Ham seem unlikely, the absence of key players such as Lucas Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus, Nayef Aguerd, and Michail Antonio for the upcoming match is acknowledged. Despite this, David Moyes is expected to field a strong lineup capable of overcoming the beleaguered opposition.

Considering these circumstances, Paul Merson’s prediction of West Ham succumbing to the Premier League’s bottom team stands as a bold and unexpected forecast. The anticipation of a draw seems to be a more balanced perspective on the outcome of the upcoming match.