Manchester United's U23s are set to play West Ham tonight.

With five games remaining before the season ends in the Premier League 2, United host West Ham who have struggled this season, finding themselves rooted to the bottom of the table.

However, United enter this game after losing 3-0 to Tottenham and they'll be eager to bounce back from that poor result.

The Reds have a proud history of promoting talent from the youth system, though, and while Anthony Elanga was included in United's travelling squad for their trip to Spain in the Europa League on Thursday, there are a few other players that have caught the eye.

Joe Hugill, who is impressing in the Under-23s, joined United from Sunderland in 2020 for a fee of £300,000 and it's believed he is on track to soon make his first-team debut.

The exciting forward could be in action tonight and he'll be looking to compound West Ham's misery.

Follow below for LIVE updates from tonight's game and all the analysis.

Anthony Elanga shines as Manchester United youngsters come unstuck against West Ham

"He's got an X factor, some attributes, it's not like a gift, but he's got the acceleration, pace, speed, that's a given for wingers and he's got qualities I like," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Wednesday when asked about Anthony Elanga.

The 18-year-old was a surprise inclusion in Manchester United's squad for their Europa League quarter-final first-leg game against Granada on Thursday, and just under 24 hours later he was playing at Leigh Sports Village.

Read the full report from tonight's game here.

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Full time

United throw away their two-goal lead and West Ham comeback to win.

That's a really poor collapse from the Reds to lose against the team at the bottom of the league.

Stay tuned for the match report.

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GOAL! 3-2 WEST HAM!

GOAL! 3-2 West Ham!

West Ham score late in stoppage time.

They complete the turnaround after being two goals down and Ademipo Odubeko completes his hat-trick.

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United grimly hanging on

United are grimly hanging on here.

West Ham making a late charge and there are four minutes added on.

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CHANCE!

West Ham hit the woodwork. United survive.

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CHANCE!

Elanga creates an opening for Helm but he lacks composure and sends it over.

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Hannibal making presence felt

Hannibal has been tenacious for United this evening.

He doesn't shy away from a challenge and that's caught the referee's attention.

West Ham are pushing for the winner and United need to be careful.

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Still time for United to win this

There's still time for United to win this.

Yes, it's disappointing they've thrown away their two-goal lead but the game is still wide open.

It's a test of their character now after they looked like certainties to win.

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GOAL! 2-2 WEST HAM!

GOAL! 2-2 West Ham!

West Ham have equalised.

That's Ademipo Odubeko's second of the game.

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End-to-end encounter

It was a busy 10 minutes when the three goals were scored.

The game hasn't settled since then with both teams still committing men forward.

There's another goal in this.

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Charlie Savage and Dillon Hoogewerf come on

After signing his first professional contract, Charlie Savage is on now for Helm.

Emeran also makes way for Dillon Hoogewerf.

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Elanga showing quality

Elanga with a cute no look pass on the left side.

He's showing his quality tonight.

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GOAL! 2-1 WEST HAM!

West Ham grab one back with an effort that creeps in off the post.

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GOAL! 2-0 UNITED!

GOAL! 2-0 UNITED!

Wow, what a goal from United.

Hannibal and Elanga link up beautifully and the latter cuts inside and fires home.

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GOAL! 1-0 UNITED!

1-0 UNITED!

Mark Helm with the goal!

The youngster doesn't connect cleanly but nonetheless, his volley finds the back of the net.

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And we're off for the second half

Williams has been substituted off for Marc Jurado who makes his U23 debut.

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United dominating possession

Man United

  • 64% possession
  • 3 shots on target
  • 2 shots off target

West Ham

  • 36% possession
  • 1 shots on target
  • 2 shots off target

Statistics via SkyBet.

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Half time!

That's half time at Leigh Sports Village.

United will be disappointed with that, although Emeran squandered two great opportunities.

Despite there being no goals, there's been some good football played and both sides have shown glimpses of quality. It will be interesting to see if Wood takes off Williams after saying he would receive 45 minutes before the game.

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Not much between the two sides

After making a promising start, there's not much between the two sides.

It's important to remember West Ham are bottom of the league and, considering the strong lineup from United, Neil Wood will demand more at half time.

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CHANCE!

Emeran again!

Almost identical, but this time it's a solid save from the goalkeeper.

You could argue he should have definitely scored one from those golden chances.

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CHANCE!

Williams plays a great ball over the top of West Ham's defence and sends Emeran through on goal.

His effort is poor and fails to trouble the keeper. Should have done better.

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West Ham growing in confidence

For all of United's early possession, the score is level and West Ham are growing into this.

The visitors are seeing more of the ball and appearing more confident.

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CHANCE!

Take a bow Nathan Bishop.

The biggest chance of the game falls to West Ham but Bishop makes an outstanding save.

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United can't find a breakthrough

Ironically, this game has parallels with United's match against Granada in Spain.

The Reds are having all of the ball and dominating possession but they're yet to create a clear opportunity.

There's no need to panic, though, as they're playing with a sense of urgency, something you can't always say about the first team...

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CHANCE!

Hannibal beats his man but lashes over the bar from the edge of the box.

The 18-year-old has three goals this season.

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Anthony Elanga showing 'acceleration, pace and speed'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about Anthony Elanga's inclusion in Thursday's travelling squad.

The United boss gave the youngster a glowing appraisal and watching him tonight it's not hard to see why. Another star for the future?

"He's got an X factor, some attributes, it's not like a gift, but he's got the acceleration, pace, speed, that's a given for wingers and he's got qualities I like," Solskjaer said.

"He's a goalscoring winger, he's confident, he likes to beat men, right foot, left foot, he's got a great attitude. His appetite and hunger to improve and when he's been training with us the while he's been here now he's not been fazed by it, he's confident."

Elanga has eight goals and three assists for United's Under-23s this season (Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
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CHANCE!

Against the run of play, West Ham win a free kick and the ball is sent into United's area.

The ball comes loose but Will Fish clears the danger.

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It seems only a matter of time before United score

It really has been an excellent start, United's attacking players are proving a real dynamic threat.

Elanga just sent West Ham a warning with a dangerous ball across goal.

It seems only a matter of time before United score.

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Bright start from the hosts

As you might have expected, it's been a strong start from United.

The Reds are moving the ball well and with purpose.

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Kick off!

United get us underway.

Kick-off was delayed due to the two minutes silence.

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