Manchester United vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
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 referee stops play as Hojlund goes down after colliding with Kilman. The Denmark international seems to be experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Wan-Bissaka will be hoping to make an impact against his former side today. The Hammers' defender signed for the visitors in August 2024 after spending five years at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
MISS! Mount retrieves possession of the ball in the middle of the pitch before picking out Hojlund with a lovely through ball. The former Atalanta forward is able to connect his right foot with the ball but sees his shot go wide of Areola's goal.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
OVER! Diallo has been lively in this first half. The Ivory Coast international finds space on the right flank before picking out Hojlund. The Denmark international is able to get away from his man but sees his wild effort blaze over Areola's crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
United are really struggling here. Ward-Prowse whips in a dangerous cross from the right-hand side of the pitch, but the ball is cleared out by the United defence for a Hammers corner kick.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
OVER! West Ham are starting to find some joy as Kudus picks up the ball and run towards the United goal. The Ghana international sees an opportunity to shoot but slices his effort over Bayindir's crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
Mazraoui finds some space on the left flank before spraying a pass to Hojlund in the West Ham penalty area. The Denmark international rifles in a low cross towards Areola's goal but once again, Kilman clears the danger away.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
The West Ham supporters are not happy as referee Jarred Gillett stops plays after getting in the way of Bowen. The home side are given the ball as the ball came off a United player first. Soucek protests the decision but the referee does not change his mind.
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