West Ham have been drawn against Manchester United in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
While some supporters on Twitter were debating whether the Hammers have a chance of winning, others were contemplating the imminent arrival of Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, who could well feature in the game next month:
Zouma with the 89th minute winner – bullet header ?
— West Ham Xtra (@WestHamXtra) August 25, 2021
Can’t wait for the 4th round
— Richard Vaughan (@richiejv) August 25, 2021
always next year
— Jack (@JackkWHU) August 25, 2021
If we play like Monday night we will win! ⚒️
— CraigardHouseHotel (@CraigardH) August 25, 2021
This isn’t zouma signing or gsb leaving???
— Jake⚒️??????? (@Jakec1505) August 25, 2021
Easiest fixture guys
— Kennaz (@kennaz_) August 25, 2021
Bring it on. I haven’t felt this safe with a West Ham team in, since I don’t know when. Excited ⚒⚒⚒
— Alan Frost (@AlanFrostCOYI) August 25, 2021
Put out a decent side and we can win. This is a cup we have a chance to go a long way in.
— colin portch (@dylangabe) August 26, 2021
It does seem as though West Ham do get the short end of the stick when it comes to draws in cup competitions. Last season, David Moyes’ side lost to Everton in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while they went out to Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Whether either side will field a full-strength team when they play at Old Trafford in September, we shall have to wait and see. If the Irons can strengthen their squad, with more additions such as Zouma before the transfer window closes, they should have the depth to compete with their opponents.
