Manchester United held by West Ham at Old Trafford: Stats
What's the story
Manchester United's hopes of climbing to fifth place in the Premier League were dashed as they drew 1-1 with West Ham United at Old Trafford. Diogo Dalot's well-taken goal had put United ahead just before the hour mark, but Soungoutou Magassa's late strike ensured a share of the spoils for the visitors. The result leaves both teams with mixed feelings as they continue their respective campaigns.
Match highlights
United's missed opportunities and West Ham's resilience
Manchester United dominated the early exchanges, with Casemiro blocking Matheus Fernandes's low shot. However, they failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half. Alphonse Areola saved Bryan Mbeumo's cross-shot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleared off the line from Joshua Zirkzee and Bruno Fernandes's follow-up effort shaved the post. Despite a season-high 25 touches in the opposition box by halftime, United couldn't find a breakthrough until Dalot's goal in the second half.
Match conclusion
West Ham's late equalizer and United's missed chance
West Ham, under Nuno Espirito Santo, showed some attacking intent in the first half an hour of the contest. However, it was United who broke the deadlock when Dalot found himself unmarked in the box and slammed home a shot into the net. Despite their dominance, Manchester United couldn't secure all three points as Magassa scored a late equalizer for West Ham. Fernandes had a few chances at stoppage time but West Ham deserved a point for their grit.
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A look at the points table
The draw leaves Manchester United eighth in the standings as they missed a chance to go 5th. They own 22 points from 14 matches (W6 D4 L4). On the other hand, West Ham earned a valuable point on the road. They remain 18th in the standings.
Match stats
Here are the match stats
Manchester United owned 65% ball possession and completed 81% of their passes. Ruben Amorim's side had an xG of 1.56 with the Hammers managing 0.77. The hosts had 4 shots on target from 17 attempts. West Ham had three shots on target from 11 attempts. Both sides earned six corners each. The Red Devils hit the post once and created one big chance. In terms of touches in the opposition box, Amorim's side edged past West Ham 42-28.
Opta stats
Key records made as the teams draw 1-1
Manchester United have only won one of their last six Premier League games against West Ham (D1 L4), and are winless in the last three (D1 L2). Since the start of last season, only West Ham (17) have conceded more Premier League goals from corners than Manchester United (15). This was the 22nd time that the Hammers conceded the opening goal of the game away to Manchester United in the Premier League. However, it was the first time they managed to come back and avoid defeat after going 0-1 down.
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Dalot scores his 4th Premier League goal
Dalot netted his fourth Premier League goal for Manchester United in what was his 151st appearance. As per Opta, this was his first scored in the competition at Old Trafford. This was his 74th home league appearance for the club.
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Fernandes left frustrated by West Ham
Fernandes has had 40 shots without scoring against West Ham across all competitions (12 games). Tonight, he managed 6 shots, including one woodwork hit. This is his most shot attempts without finding the net against an opponent since joining the Red Devils.