West Ham United – Manchester United: Manchester United Suffer Another ‘Hammer’ Blow (2-0)

Manchester United’s misfortunes continued, this time at the hands of West Ham United. This was a rather typical West Ham performance, as they absorbed United’s relatively light punches before landing a knockout blow in the second half to secure all three points.

Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan.

After a season marked by success, both West Ham United and Manchester United have faced challenges in sustaining that level of consistency. Yet they find themselves entrenched in the battle for European spots. Entering this game, these teams occupied the seventh and eighth positions, making a victory crucial in light of their club aspirations.

In a similar vein to Manchester United, West Ham have had their own set of problems, although their recent results tell a different story. Having suffered only two defeats in their last ten games, they have remained competitive on both domestic and continental fronts. David Moyes is certainly starting to figure out his team’s dynamics, especially after the departure of Declan Rice.

For Manchester United, the current campaign has been one to forget so far. Erik ten Hag, in his quest to establish the club’s identity under his leadership, has struggled to deliver consistent results and performances. With European aspirations no longer in contention and a draw against Liverpool providing a glimmer of promise, the Dutchman had the opportunity to reassess his ideals before heading into this game.

Moyes opted to rest several key players in their recent 5-1 drubbing . . .