West Ham vs Manchester United Report
Scorers: Summerville 74’, Bowen 90+2’; Casemiro 81’
Jarrod Bowen’s Late Penalty Secures West Ham 2-1 Victory Over Manchester United
West Ham United clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester United, with a 92nd-minute penalty from Jarrod Bowen sealing the points.
The result marks West Ham’s third consecutive home league victory over the Red Devils, who have now won just once in their last eight matches across all competitions.
First Half: Missed Opportunities for Manchester United
Manchester United began with intent, desperate to end their scoring struggles at the London Stadium.
Alejandro Garnacho almost gave the visitors a perfect start, rattling the crossbar within two minutes, and then firing off-target minutes later.
Rasmus Højlund and Bruno Fernandes also came close, with Fernandes heading over and Højlund testing Łukasz Fabiański, who returned to the West Ham lineup.
Diogo Dalot had the best opportunity of the half, rounding Fabiański but firing high with the goal at his mercy. Manchester United’s frustrations mounted as the first half ended goalless, with Fabiański’s only misstep being an accidental deflection of a Christian Eriksen corner onto his own crossbar.
Second Half: Summerville Strikes, and Casemiro Responds
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui made three changes at halftime, looking to turn the game in the Hammers’ favour. Both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in a tepid second half, but West Ham eventually found the breakthrough.
Substitute Crysencio Summerville opened his account for the club, capitalising on Danny Ings’ mis-hit shot following a quick move started by Bowen.
Manchester United responded with urgency, and they found an equaliser through Casemiro. A defensive lapse from West Ham allowed Joshua Zirkzee to nod down a set piece for Casemiro, who headed home from close range, levelling the score.
Late Drama: Bowen’s Penalty Decides the Game
With the game balanced at 1-1, a contentious moment arose in stoppage time. Matthijs De Ligt was penalised for tripping Danny Ings, though replays suggested that Ings may have handled the ball in the build-up.
After a lengthy VAR review, the penalty decision stood, and Bowen confidently converted from the spot to secure the victory for West Ham.
Conclusion
West Ham’s 2-1 victory over Manchester United continues their impressive form at home against the Red Devils.
Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute penalty capped off a hard-fought match, as Lopetegui’s side earned back-to-back home league wins for the first time since December.
Manchester United’s struggles persist, with just one win in their last eight games, leaving them desperate to find solutions as their poor form continues.
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