West Ham won 2-0 at Old Trafford with Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scoring the goals for the visitors. It was the first time the Hammers have won there in 18 years.
United had plenty of possession and created enough chances to win the match, but once again wastefulness cost the Red Devils crucial points.
A 17th league defeat of the season leaves United slumped in 16th in the Premier League table.
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While Amorim did rest some key players, he still named a very strong lineup against West Ham, including Kobbie Mainoo starting as a No.10.
United’s captain appeared to be frustrated at Mainoo’s positioning, with Amorim’s lineup suggesting that Fernandes should be dropping deep while Mainoo plays a more advanced role.
United fans also questioned Mainoo’s position and wondered where his future lies in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.
The Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo dilemma
It is not the first time this season that there has been uncertainty about the positions of Fernandes and Mainoo.
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