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West Ham's Javier Hernandez out to show Manchester United what they're missing

West Ham United via Getty Images
West Ham United via Getty Images

New West Ham signing Javier Hernandez is out to spoil Manchester United's start to the season as he prepares to make his Hammers debut at Old Trafford.

Hernandez, who joined West Ham for £16million on Monday, is set to make his first competitive appearance for his new club against Jose Mourinho's side on Sunday August 20.

The Mexican striker scored 59 goals in 157 appearances for United between 2010 and 2015 and the two-time Premier League champion is a popular figure at Old Trafford.

That might not be the case if he spoils Jose Mourinho's start to the new campaign but he is desperate to ensure his new club get a healthy reminder of what they're missing.

“Of course I will be very happy to go back there and play,” he told West Ham TV. “Hopefully I can do as well in that stadium for West Ham as I did when I played for United.

“And hopefully we can get the three points to make a great start to the season.”

Hernandez, recruited from Chivas de Guadalajara to United as a 21-year-old, has largely spent the last three seasons away from the Premier League, first on loan at Real Madrid before two years at Bayer Leverkusen where he averaged better than a goal every other game.

Despite his fine form across Europe it is England where

"For me it is the most competitive [league] in the world," he said. "There are no easy games, you can see that the top 10 can change a lot. The Premier League challenges you and that is why I am here – I want to improve.

"I’m very desperate for the season to start now, and help the team to achieve their objectives next season."