EPL: West Ham deny Man United top five spot

EPL: West Ham deny Man United top five spot

Manchester United slipped up at home again as Soungoutou Magassa’s late goal earned West Ham a 1-1 draw in Thursday’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.

The three points that would have lifted Ruben Amorim’s United side to fifth spot on the league table.

Diogo Dalot fired United in just before the hour mark, but United failed to close out the game. Magassa’s composed finish ensured West Ham left with a deserved point.

Man United lost at home to 10-man Everton in their previous Premier League fixture and moved above Liverpool into eighth position.

For Nuno Espírito Santo, the draw keeps West Ham within touching distance of safety, now just two points from escaping the relegation zone.

West Ham showed early intent, with Casemiro forced into a crucial block to deny Matheus Fernandes. United settled later in the half and eventually broke through when Dalot pounced on a deflected Casemiro effort, controlling well before beating Alphonse Areola after 58 minutes.

But the hosts lacked sharpness throughout and have now won just once in their past five matches. The final whistle was met with scattered boos, reflecting another frustrating night at Old Trafford.

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