In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United faced off against West Ham United, ending the match in a 1-1 stalemate on matchday 14 of the Premier League.
The game saw West Ham initially fall behind after Diogo Dalot’s stunning goal in the 57th minute, but the visitors equalized through Soungoutou Magassa’s strike in the 74th minute, ensuring a share of the points.
Dalot’s goal, a highlight of the match, came after an impressive solo run down the left flank, where he placed the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes was also close to scoring early on, hitting the woodwork with a powerful shot in the 27th minute that silenced the home fans.
During the match, Manchester United controlled possession with an average of 60%, while West Ham held the ball for 40% and managed to secure the draw.
Soungoutou Magassa’s standout performance saw him become the best player of the match with one goal, 51 successful passes, three ball recoveries, and two attempts on goal.
Bruno Fernandes further showcased his skills for United, completing 55 passes and attempting six shots.
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Marques Amorim, deployed a 3-4-3 formation featuring Senne Lammens in goal, supported by a defensive line of Noussair Mazraoui, Ayden Heaven, and Luke Shaw. The midfield was composed of Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Diogo Dalot, while the attack boasted Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee, and Matheus Cunha.
On the other hand, West Ham United, managed by Nuno Simões Espírito Santo, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Alphonse Areola in goal. Their defense included Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, and El Hadji Malick Diouf, while their midfield consisted of Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Jarrod Bowen, Tomás Soucek, and Mateus Fernandes, with Callum Wilson leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Andrew Kitchen.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will travel to face Wolverhampton in their next fixture, while West Ham heads to Brighton and Hove for their upcoming encounter.
As it stands, Manchester United is in eighth place with 22 points, while West Ham reaches 12 points, sitting in eighteenth position in the league.
Substitutions for Manchester United
45’ 2T – Ayden Heaven for Leny Yoro
67’ 2T – Diogo Dalot for Patrick Dorgu
76’ 2T – Matheus Cunha for Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee for Mason Mount
87’ 2T – Luke Shaw for Lisandro Martínez and Callum Wilson for Maximilian Kilman
Yellow Cards for Manchester United:
7’ 1T Ayden Heaven and 39’ 2T Luke Shaw (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for West Ham United
82’ 2T – Freddie Potts for Andrew Irving and Tomás Soucek for Mohamadou Kanté
Yellow Cards for West Ham United:
36’ 1T El Hadji Malick Diouf (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement) and 32’ 2T Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)