Manchester United continue to find new lows at the weekends after finding high midweek, as West Ham became the latest team to beat them at Old Trafford, winning 2-0.
A chaotic start to the match mirrored the ongoing domestic performances of both teams, until West Ham emerged as the comparatively better side, netting their first shot on target through Soucek. United struggled to respond effectively, trailing by a goal at halftime.
The situation worsened for Ruben Amorim when Leny Yoro was forced to leave the field due to injury. West Ham compounded United’s woes by scoring a second goal, assisted by Wan-Bissaka, effectively sealing the match.
Despite United’s attempts to retaliate, their inability to convert chances, coupled with Areola’s exceptional goalkeeping, prevented any possibility of a remarkable comeback at Old Trafford this time.
Here’s how the players rated –
Man Utd player ratings
Altay Bayindir – 5
Not much better than Onana. Panic permeates through the defence when he’s between the sticks.
Noussair Mazraoui – 4
Out of position for West Ham’s opener and looked a step behind the pace. Clearly tired.
Leny Yoro – 7
Started as the central centre-back and regularly drove forward as the brightest spot of the back three. His injury-enforced sub is a huge blow.
Luke Shaw – 5
No clear errors in defence but more was expected of him in the buildup. Was extremely quiet.
Amad – 6
Quickened the pace of a laborious performance with his dribbles but found wanting on defence.
Harry Amass – 3
Struggled against Coufal’s physicality and the goal came as a result of Soucek stealing a march on him. Probably his worst game since his senior debut.
Manuel Ugarte – 4
Lost the ball for West Ham’s second when he tried to win a foul instead of just releasing the ball.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Started encouragingly but faded away with the rest of the team. Not influential.
Kobbie Mainoo – 5
No fleet-footed magic in an advanced role this time West Ham closed space between the lines.
Mason Mount – 6.5
Best of a bad bunch with his off-the-ball running and searching balls from deep.
Rasmus Hojlund – 4
Huffed and puffed to no avail again. Fluffed the chances created for him, including one from point blank that was harder to miss than score.
Substitutes
Harry Maguire – 6.5
Made some audacious passes and was a nuisance in the attacking box as well but to no avail.
Victor Lindelof – 5
Could’ve done better for West Ham’s second as he kept getting pegged back.
Patrick Dorgu – 5
Full of energy and running but lacking in quality
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Buzzed about with purpose but his clinical instinct remained missing.
Christian Eriksen – 6
Came on late and made no impact.
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