The England striker has seen his season interrupted, with multiple injuries limiting his league appearances to just 15 in which he has scored three goals, two against West Brom and one against Stoke City.

But, in more positive news, Mourinho also declared that Phil Jones and Alexis Sanchez will return, after the pair missed the defeat at the Amex Stadium through injury.

Mourinho added that Sir Alex Ferguson illness will not in any way deter his team's preparations for the remainder of the season.

"West Ham now have to go into these games with United and Everton fully intent with entertaining their supporters".

In his press conference on Wednesday, United's boss spoke further about his admiration guarantee the that the Red Devils finish in second spot, above rivals Liverpool.

Sportsmail understands Manuel Pellegrini has been put forward to West Ham's board as a potential successor to Moyes. The Hammers have guaranteed themselves safety from their win in the previous outing against Leicester City, but their immediate future under the Scot remains largely unclear and uninspiring, to say the least. I worked with the players for a couple of years.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Romelu Lukaku will miss Manchester United's final two games of the season with injury. Jesse Lingard had an impact but with, unfortunately no effect against Brighton and will hope to have more effect with a goal or an assist. Bobby Zamora was the last West Ham player to score 11 goals in a single Premier League season back in 2006-07. He has backed that up by pointing out how United have lost to all three promoted sides from last season, plus bottom of the table West Bromwich Albion.

He has been working hard in Belgium to recover in time for the FA Cup final and noted earlier this week that he was returning to full fitness quicker than expected. Alternate and a number of bets excluded.

West Ham have not recorded back-to-back Premier League victories since January 2017.

The Hammers are also very poor at preventing counter-attacks so that should be a profitable route to goal for the Blues, if they have the imagination and skill to take advantage. Additionally, he may play a role in this week's face off between Manchester United and West Ham.

"Then you might have been thinking, 'What was the worry about', but overall, I have to say well done to the players".

"The most important quality is to be a man - M-A-N - capitals". Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City to prove that they are "the best team in English history" by smashing the Premier League record points total. West Ham sit dangerously close to relegation, in fifteenth place.