Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is keen to deny West Ham a winning farewell at Upton Park with his club in search of Champions League qualification.
The Hammers play their last game at Upton Park against Manchester United on May 10 before moving to the Olympic Stadium next season.
However, Manchester United are just one point behind Manchester City in fourth position with two games to go, so maximum points are needed in their quest for the Champions League.
"We have a lot of respect to West Ham United. We are not trying to spoil their party," said Louis van Gaal. "But we do need the three points, that is different.
"It will be a big night and an emotional night for them. It [playing the final game at Upton Park] is a negative for us. We have to play against an opponent who says goodbye to the stadium so they don't want to lose.
"They have already lost to Manchester United in the last FA Cup match [at Upton Park] so that is not very good for us and West Ham United are a very good team."