Manchester United were left frustrated after a 1-1 draw at home against West Ham united in the Premier League
The Red Devils looked to be on their way to victory after Diogo Dalot’s goal in the 59th minute, but Soungoutou Magassa’s equaliser in the 83rd minute snatched a point for the visitors.
The draw means United have now gone two home games without a win, leaving their supporters growing increasingly frustrated. This follows just 10 days after they were booed off following a disappointing 1-0 loss to Everton. Despite the return of Matheus Cunha from injury, United struggled to find the second goal that would have secured all three points, allowing West Ham to capitalize late in the game.Dalot broke the deadlock for United, finding the net shortly before the hour mark. However, despite dominating possession, United could not find that crucial second goal to kill the game off. West Ham continued to press and, in the 83rd minute, Magassa’s header from a set-piece earned the visitors a well-deserved equaliser.
Despite having 67.8% of the ball, United could not convert their chances. They created several opportunities, including a close-range shot from Alexis Mac Allister that hit the post. But the Red Devils were unable to find the back of the net again, and a second deflected goal for West Ham kept them from securing all three points.This result is a further blow to Manchester United’s ambitions for the season. Having already suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss to Everton, United’s failure to pick up victories at home is becoming a concerning trend. The inability to close out games, even when ahead, is hurting their chances of finishing in the top four.
United now face the challenge of addressing their attacking issues, particularly their lack of clinical finishing. Against a resilient West Ham side, they failed to show the necessary ruthlessness to seal a victory, leaving their home form in question.
West Ham, under the guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, have shown clear signs of improvement, going unbeaten in their last three games. Despite being under pressure for most of the match, their persistence paid off with Magassa’s equaliser. The result has further boosted West Ham’s confidence as they continue to build under their new manager. Santo’s men are showing they can compete with some of the Premier League’s top teams and, with the late equaliser, they proved their ability to capitalise on mistakes.
Manchester United now face the task of improving their home form, as their inability to close out matches at Old Trafford could derail their ambitions for the season. With tougher fixtures ahead, they will need to find a way to combine effective attacking with a solid defensive structure. Without this balance, further setbacks could keep them out of the race for a top-four finish.
