Manchester United relinquished a chance to climb the Premier League standings, drawing 1-1 with West Ham United after a late equalizer at Old Trafford on Sunday. Diogo Dalot had put United ahead fifteen minutes into the second half, but a rebound goal from soungoutou Magassa denied them victory.
The result leaves Manchester United struggling to consistently challenge for a top-four position, currently trailing several teams in the league table. This draw underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Erik ten Hag’s squad in converting promising performances into crucial wins, impacting their qualification hopes for next season’s Champions League and possibly influencing upcoming transfer strategies.
United took the lead following a fortunate play in the 60th minute. A powerful, albeit wayward, shot from Casemiro fell to Dalot, who swiftly capitalized on the opportunity, scoring from close range – roughly the penalty spot – to make it 1-0.
West Ham responded late in the match. A corner delivered by Andrew Irving initially found Jarrod Bowen, whose header was cleared off the line by former Ajax player Noussair Mazraoui. Though, Magassa was on hand to convert the rebound, leveling the score at 1-1.
Despite a late opportunity for Bruno Fernandes, the Manchester United captain was unable to find the net in his fifteenth appearance against West Ham United, extending his scoreless streak in this fixture.
