KOLKATA:- Manchester United’s struggles persisted Sunday as Erik ten Hag’s side succumbed to a 2-1 Premier League defeat against West Ham United. Manchester United is not going through bad times. The Old Trafford side lost 2-1 against West Ham in the Premier League after a draw in the Europa League. Coach Erik ten Haag has been repeatedly criticized this season, with his job retention being questioned.
Win, lose or draw — we hear you every game, Reds.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 27, 2024
Match Summary
– Manchester United created six scoring chances in the first half but failed to capitalize.
– Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot squandered gilt-edged opportunities.
– West Ham’s Summerville scored in the 74th minute.
– Casemiro equalized in the 81st minute.
– Jarrod Bowen sealed West Ham’s win with a contentious penalty.
Manchester United dominated the first half, crafting numerous scoring opportunities, but their attacking trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot failed to capitalize. Garnacho, who idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo, squandered two golden chances early on. Man U created at least six scoring chances in the first half. Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandez, Diogo Dallot entered the competition for missed goals. What Dalo missed, his practice will continue for many days. Dalo beat West Ham goalkeeper Fabianski to catch Bruno’s lofted pass. Empty goal in front, his job is just to push the ball, he hits outside.
⏹️ United fall to a late defeat at the London Stadium.#MUFC || #WHUMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 27, 2024
The match’s dynamics shifted in the second half with the introduction of West Ham’s Summerville, whose 74th-minute goal broke the deadlock. Casemiro equalized seven minutes later, only for Jarrod Bowen to secure West Ham’s victory with a contentious penalty.
The Hammers couldn’t cope with Man U in the first half. The game changed as Summerville went down in the second half.
United’s defence started to come under pressure. West Ham went ahead with Summerville’s goal in the 74th minute. Casemiro equalized in the 81st minute, who was his team’s best performer in this match. The problem occurred during the connection. The referee awarded a controversial penalty to West Ham, Jarrod Bowen scored the winning goal. After the match, every pundit said the penalty decision was wrong. However, it is not the wrong decision of the referee, Man U lost this match actually due to the failure of the forwards.
Post-match analysis centered on Manchester United’s wasteful attacking display, with coach Erik ten Hag spared criticism. Pundits concurred that the decisive factor was United’s profligate forwards, rather than the disputed penalty call.
The loss exacerbates pressure on ten Hag, whose job security has been questioned amid inconsistent performances. Manchester United’s Old Trafford faithful expect improvement.
