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Jamie Jackson was at Old Trafford tonight. Here’s his match report. Thanks for reading this MBM.
Nuno Espírito Santo talks to Sky Sports. “We should be proud of the work of the boys … contained Man United … we went for the game … the boys worked really hard … we have to be glad … I was happy [when West Ham equalised] … I was very, very happy … we were on top of the game in that moment … we had good momentum … I’m very pleased with the work of Jarrod [Bowen] … we are very happy to have him as a captain … he leads by example … an amazing game … I think all of the defensive work was very, very, very positive … it’s important because it’s a tough place to come … but it doesn’t change anything … we are building, with urgency of results, always looking for a better performance.”
Post-match postbag. “That right-back for West Ham has been outstanding. It’s like watching Cafu in his prime. Do you think Man Utd should try and sign him in January?” – Steven Grundy
Ruben Amorim speaks to Sky Sports. “It was not constant … we had good moments … after the goal we lost a little bit of control … we should have closed the game when we closed the first one … we knew it … we lost two points … losing second balls … you cannot control that kind of game … we should be better with the ball … the crosses were not good … the characteristics of the players sometimes inside the box are not enough to score goals from that position … every game is important and we need to win the next one.”
Diogo Dalot gives his verdict to Sky. “Obviously we are disappointed … we have to control much more of the game … especially at Old Trafford … we cannot get as anxious as we got after the goal … more sloppy with possession … we had the game there … it’s a solution we need to find … it shouldn’t be like this … you are fighting 60 minutes to score a goal, you should keep doing the same things … control … longer possession … we knew they would be looking for counters and set plays … it’s more our fault than credit to West Ham … it’s a good feeling [to score] … especially at the Stretford End … but I would change it for the three points without thinking … we cannot drop too many points … we want to be in the top four or five … we have to be there … that’s why the disappointment is even bigger.”
On Sky Sports, the ever-entertaining Roy Keane warms to a theme. “You can’t relax when you’re 1-0 up … I see people going on and off … the substitutions, the players were walking off … every player now at Old Trafford gets a standing ovation … everybody! … what are the standards of the club? … is it coming from the top, the players? … even the fans! … the fans are cheering everything these days! … where’s your standards? … your demands? … your expectations? … get the job done … maybe relax at 3-0 … I’m not saying to boo them, but don’t be cheering everything … every time a player traps a ball now he’s a hero.”
Jarrod Bowen talks to Sky … “We always knew it was going to be difficult … they were coming off the back of a really good result at Palace and we were on the other hand on the end of a disappointing result … we wanted to show a reaction … I think we showed that … I was proud of the team … the way they fought and run and got a deserved point … you can’t be too disheartened when you go 1-0 down … we have to believe and we have that belief … I think you could see that … I made the run, got the flick, thought I’d scored … was gutted when it didn’t go in … but then to see Soungou put the ball into the back of the net, so delighted … really happy for him.”
… and gives the Player of the Match award to Soungoutou Magassa, who adds: “The feeling is amazing … we played a good game … we fight for all … I’m happy to score my first goal in the Premier League … a very good point for the team … I want to play … give my best for the fans, coach, club and team-mates.”
West Ham’s hard-earned point takes them one closer to Leeds United and a position of safety. Manchester United go above Liverpool, which will offer some consolation, but the chance to rise to fifth passes them by.
Just about every Manchester United face has frustration and disappointment etched on it. Did they do enough to win the match? If they did, the margin wasn’t huge; the real frustration for them may be the period before the break when they were well on top and didn’t take advantage. Diogo Dalot slotted a lovely goal, and West Ham didn’t offer much by way of return until a slew of substitutions disrupted the flow of the game. Then Jarrod Bowen, West Ham’s one constant attacking threat, had an effort cleared off the line, and Soungoutou Magassa, who put in a shift all over the park, followed it up for his first goal for West Ham. The Hammers look a contented bunch as everyone shakes hands, even if they stay in the bottom three. That’s a good point for a struggling side; a slightly more frustrating one for a Manchester United team who aren’t enjoying their midweek fixtures this season at all. Grimsby, Everton and now this.
FULL TIME: Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United
A few boos as the final whistle goes. A minority, but it’s audible enough. The West Ham fans are delighted, though.
90 min +5: Martinez launches long from the left. Mavropanos wins a header, but it’s not a particularly good one, and drops to Bruno Fernandes on the left-hand corner of the six-yard box. But it’s not an easy chance: he spins and slices wide left and high.
90 min +4: Magassa goes down with cramp. You know the score at this stage of the match, usually, but by the grimace on his face, that appears genuine. Nevertheless, the referee makes sure to gesticulate towards his watch. He’ll be adding on a little more time.
90 min +3: Bowen bustles and juggles his way into the Manchester United box down the right but can’t get a shot away. The hosts take their sweet time about it, but eventually win the ball back and clear their lines.
90 min +2: Casemiro sends a shot-cum-cross in from a tight angle on the right. Areola palms it out to Bruno Fernandes, who swipes wildly over the bar. Can you have a big half-chance? That was one, if so.
90 min +1: Casemiro crosses from the right but his low ball can’t get past Todibo, who blooters clear.
90 min: … however Dorgu shanks a dismal cross from the left out for a goal kick. Ruben Amorim paces up and down the touchline in a funk. There will be five additional minutes.
89 min: Manchester United had lost their heads a little after conceding the equaliser, but the fog seems to be finally clearing. They’re pushing West Ham back.
88 min: Both teams make a change. Shaw is replaced by Martinez, while Kilman comes on for Wilson.
87 min: A replay of Wan-Bissaka clanking into the back of Dorgu. He’s extremely fortunate not to earn a second yellow.
86 min: West Ham fancy this now, and Bowen advances down the right, sending a low ball into the six-yard box. Diallo clears. Had Wilson made a run, he’d have surely converted a sitter!
85 min: Shaw is booked for a late tackle on Bowen.
84 min: Some first touch by Irving to send in that corner. And that’s a first goal in West Ham colours for Magassa, who is delighted.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United (Magassa 83)
Irving whips the corner on from the right. Bowen flicks it on at the near post. It’s heading into the bottom left, but Mazraoui, falling back on the line, clears off it. But he can only send the ball out to Magassa, who returns it into the bottom left and hares off in celebration!
83 min: Bowen wins a corner down the right. Before it can be taken, Potts and Soucek are replaced by Kante and Irving. And then …
82 min: West Ham send a long ball down the middle. Diouf lays off to Bowen, and spins, looking for a return that would send him clear from the halfway line. Bowen plays the pass well, but Mazraoui reads the danger and blocks the route wonderfully. That’s a potential goal-saver.
80 min: Dorgu dribbles dangerously in from the left but is stopped in his tracks by another perfectly timed telescopic tackle from Wan-Bissaka.
78 min: Mount is welcomed into the action by Wan-Bissaka, who lands on his right foot with a late lunge from behind. Booking.
77 min: Manchester United make a double change, replacing Cunha and Zirkzee with Mount and Ugarte.
76 min: Mateus Fernandes swings high and long from the right. Lammens hasn’t had much to do, but he claims a difficult ball with ease under pressure from Wilson and his own man Mazraoui. Lammens looks the real deal.
74 min: Areola punches Bruno Fernandes’ corner clear, then Casemiro sends the ball towards the top-right corner … of the Stretford End.
73 min: Mbeumo dribbles into the box from the right. Todibo sticks out a leg. Mbeumo aims for it, but the defender withdraws it just in time. Mbeumo goes over, claiming a penalty anyway, but the referee’s not kidded. Cunha tries to slam home the loose ball but Mavropanos deflects over the bar.
Source From: Premier League | The Guardian
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