West Ham boss Zola: Man Utd weaker this season

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Manchester United are weaker this season.

Zola believes his West Ham team can give Manchester United another torrid afternoon at Upton Park - because Sir Alex Ferguson's side are not as good as last season.

Zola, who will use Guillermo Franco as his target man in place of the injured Carlton Cole, said: "Talentwise, they don't have the same as last season. (Cristiano) Ronaldo has been a big miss."