West Ham United Stuns Manchester United At Old Trafford To End Long Winless Run

‎West Ham United delivered a stunning result against Manchester United at Old Trafford with a 2-0 victory that not only earned them priceless points but also ended a significant away winless streak.

‎Strategic Rebuild After Midweek Success

‎Fresh off their UEFA Europa League semi-final triumph, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim made six changes to his side, demonstrating his desire to keep his squad fresh and focused on league matters.

‎Notably, Mason Mount, who recently scored twice in Europe, returned to the starting XI alongside Amad Diallo, making his first start since early February. The young winger immediately looked lively, linking up well with Bruno Fernandes early on, although the Portuguese star was slightly wasteful with an overcooked curling shot and a subsequent save from Alphonse Areola.

‎Opening Goal

‎It took about 15 minutes for West Ham to find their rhythm, but once they did, they exploited United’s defensive vulnerabilities. A notable moment came when James Ward-Prowse swung in a curling free-kick into the box; Max Kilman rose highest but headed over, narrowly missing a promising chance.

‎Minutes later, the deadlock was broken thanks to an instant counterattack former United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka found Mohammed Kudus on the left, who then delivered a precise, ground-level ball to the back post. Tomáš Souček decisively poked it home.

‎Defensive Changes

‎The second half began with West Ham taking control, pushing for a second goal that would put the game beyond United’s reach. Kudus almost doubled the lead after a clever cutback, but his shot was straight at Altay Bayındır.

‎Midway through the half, Amorim faced a setback when Yoro limped off with a foot injury, prompting a defensive reshuffle that saw Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf introduced for Luke Shaw and others. Despite these changes, United’s defensive frailties persisted.

‎Less than an hour into the match, West Ham extended their lead. Manuel Ugarte was dispossessed deep in his own half, allowing Kudus to surge into the box.

‎His shot was deflected into the path of Wan-Bissaka, who then laid the ball off to Jarrod Bowen to expertly slot past Bayındır. This second goal effectively sealed the victory for the visitors.

‎United’s Fightback

‎In typical fashion, Manchester United responded with increased urgency. Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund both had close efforts that narrowly missed, with the latter heading just wide and then being denied from close range by Areola after a quick find from Amad Diallo.

‎A notable chance also fell to Højlund after a neat setup from Amad, but his shot was saved by the West Ham goalkeeper. Despite their efforts, poor finishing and resolute defending kept United at bay.

‎Implications

‎As it reached the dying minutes, West Ham comfortably saw out the remaining minutes, securing their first victory in nine league matches, a much-needed boost after a difficult spell.

‎This defeat saw Manchester United slip further down the table to 16th, with their winless Premier League run now stretching to seven matches matching their joint-longest streak in club history.