West Ham‘s Late Goal Frustrates Manchester United in Premier League Clash
LONDON - A late goal from West Ham’s George Earthy denied Manchester united a victory, resulting in a 2-2 draw and leaving sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim “angry and frustrated” after the match. The result complicates United’s ambitions as thay prepare for a crucial summer transfer window, while West Ham continue their fight for a respectable finish.
The match saw a dynamic second half with goals from João Palhinha, Diogo Dalot, and Earthy, alongside contentious moments and tactical adjustments from both managers. Amorim, heavily linked with the vacant Manchester United managerial position, was observed reacting visibly too decisions and his team’s performance, adding another layer of intrigue to his potential future at Old Trafford.
Earlier in the game, wan-Bissaka conceded a foul on Cunha, and West Ham broke with Bowen, but Shaw deflected the shot to Senne Lammens. Amorim substituted Heaven with Yoro at halftime, acknowledging the risk of selecting the teenager. United then demonstrated fast ball movement, with Mazraoui feeding Zirkzee, who backheeled to mbeumo, though the attack was thwarted. zirkzee continued to drive play, earning a free-kick and a corner.
united took the lead through Dalot, capitalizing on a move initiated by Diallo and Casemiro, with the finish coming after a deflection off Mateus Fernandes. However, West Ham responded, with Magassa firing wide before Earthy’s late equalizer. A Casemiro block prevented a goal from Freddie potts, but the warning went unheeded as Earthy secured a point for the Hammers in the closing stages.
