Man United missed chance, West Ham blow and Premier League impact – Manchester Evening News
Manchester United took on West Ham United at Old Trafford in Thursday night’s Premier League encounter.
Here is everything you need to know about Manchester United’s Premier League game against West Ham…
Frustration for United: The match between Manchester United and West Ham United ended in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Both teams had to settle for a single point, which was a frustrating result for the home side who wanted a win to climb the table.
An unlikely goalscorer: United opened the scoring in the 58th minute of the second half. Defender Diogo Dalot was the goalscorer, reacting quickly to finish a chance inside the penalty area.
A well-earned lead: Dalot’s goal was his first at Old Trafford and gave United a deserved lead after a period of pressure. West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, made some key saves earlier in the game to keep the score level until then.
Hammers fight back: West Ham struck back late in the game, finding their equalising goal in the 83rd minute. The goal was scored by Soungoutou Magassa, marking his first-ever goal for the Hammers.
Unlucky Mazraoui: The goal came from a corner kick that United defender Noussair Mazraoui initially cleared off the line, but the ball fell straight to Magassa who drove it into the net. This dramatic late equaliser rescued a crucial point for the visiting team.
A missed opportunity: The draw meant Manchester United missed the chance to climb higher in the Premier League table, moving up to eighth place instead of potentially fifth. For West Ham, the point was valuable, helping them remain outside the very bottom spots in the relegation zone.
