Manchester United vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester United face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United vs West Ham United
The full-time whistle blows at Old Trafford to a chorus of boos as Manchester United succumb to a 2-0 defeat against West Ham. The result means the home side drop to 16th in the Premier League table. For the visitors, they move above United into 15th place with 40 points. After a positive start by the Red Devils, it was the Hammers who took the lead through a Tomas Soucek flick. It was great work from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mohammed Kudus in the United penalty area before the latter fired in a low cross towards the path of Soucek. The Hammers extended their lead after former United defender Wan-Bissaka assisted captain Jarrod Bowen to calmly slot past Altay Bayindir. The home side had numerous chances to halve the deficit, but for some bad finishing and excellent goalkeeping. Alphonse Areola denied Rasmus Hojlund in the 79th minute with a magnificant close-range save. In what has been a poor league season for the Red Devils, they will turn their attention to the UEFA Europa League final where they will face Tottenham on 21st May 2025. For the Hammers, they record a league double over United for the first time since 2006-07. Ruben Amorim's men created a number of chances but lacked the cutting edge and this was reflected through an xG of 2.28. On the other hand, Graham Potter's side were able to finish their chances and this was highlighted through an xG of 1.56. Thank you for reading and take care!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
CHANCE! Poor from Lindelof as he carelessly gives the ball away to Ward-Prowse. The former Southampton midfielder drives into the Manchester United penalty area but sees his effort well saved by Bayindir's dangling right leg.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
It seems like United have conceded defeat as they struggle to maintain possession of the ball. The West Ham supporters are celebrating with chants for their players and will be hoping their team can keep a clean sheet. The home side will lose to the visitors after going unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League home games against the Hammers (W13 D3).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Only Bournemouth (15) have scored more goals in the final 10 minutes of Premier League games this season than Manchester United (13), with four of their last six league goals coming in that period. United will be hoping to continue that record in the final few minutes of this game.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
CLOSE! There is turmoil in the West Ham penalty area as the visitors fail to clear their lines. The ball falls to Amass, who fires in a shot with his left foot. The young United midfielder sees his effort ricochet off a West Ham defender and fall into the path of Mainoo, who is unable to direct his effort towards goal.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Even though the home side are losing 2-0, they are not giving up and creating numerous chances. Unfortunately for them, they are coming up against a resolute West Ham defence and a goalkeeper in form!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
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