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This is the big culprit of Manchester's defeat against West Ham and it was not Ten Hag

Manchester United Falters Against West Ham in Costly Premier League Loss

By Sebastián Hernadez

West Ham players. Photo: West Ham nets.
West Ham players. Photo: West Ham nets.
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The English Premier League continues to deliver top-tier action, with intense matches every weekend. This Sunday’s clash between Manchester United and West Ham drew significant attention, particularly due to a missed scoring opportunity by Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot. The match, which ended in a 2-1 defeat for United, underscored the team’s struggle in the league, leaving them more than ten points behind the leaders after nine rounds.

The game was pivotal for Manchester United, as they sought to climb the standings. In the 31st minute of the first half, Dalot received a skillful pass from compatriot Bruno Fernandes, masterfully controlling the ball and evading goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. However, with an open goal in sight, Dalot mishit the ball, sending it over the crossbar and squandering the chance to give United a crucial lead. This missed opportunity reflects the Red Devils' ongoing difficulties, as they sit 14th in the league with only 11 points.

Garnacho’s Close Calls Add to Manchester United’s Frustrations

Alejandro Garnacho, the young Spanish-Argentine forward, also came close to scoring twice but was unable to break through. In the second minute, Garnacho struck a powerful shot that hit the crossbar following a precise assist from Fernandes.

Minutes later, another well-placed pass from Fernandes found Garnacho in space, but his shot fell short as Fabianski blocked his attempt. Manchester United’s lack of clinical finishing has become a recurring issue, hindering their ability to capitalize on crucial moments in matches.

West Ham Seizes the Momentum

West Ham emerged in the second half with renewed vigor, ultimately breaking the deadlock with a goal from Crysencio Summerville, whose entry injected fresh offensive ambition into the home side. Manchester United managed to equalize briefly with a close-range header from Casemiro after a well-placed pass from Joshua Zirkzee, but they could not sustain the momentum.

  • Manchester United lost 2-1 to West Ham, remaining in 14th place with 11 points.
  • Diogo Dalot missed a clear chance in the first half, failing to score with an open goal.
  • Alejandro Garnacho also missed two key chances, both set up by Bruno Fernandes.
  • West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville scored the go-ahead goal in the second half.
  • Manchester United continues to struggle in the Premier League standings, well behind the top teams after nine rounds.

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