He needs to leave my Club with immediate effect I don’t want to See him in Old Trafford Sir Jim Ratcliffe has Sack Erik Ten Hag this evening after a shocking defeat to West Ham
Manchester United lost 2-1 at West Ham on Sunday.
United were aiming to get back on track after drawing 1-1 with Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening, and they made a strong start against West Ham.
Erik ten Hag’s team dominated the first half, creating many opportunities, and Diogo Dalot made the season’s mistake by taking the ball past Lukasz Fabianski.
Dalot failed to score despite having the goal at his disposal, and the game ended goalless at halftime. When play started for the second half, the home team improved and grabbed the lead in the 73rd minute, but Casemiro equalised with a header less than ten minutes later.
With United level, they had the chance to go for the victory, but it was West Ham who struck next after being given a highly dubious penalty.
Recap what occurred during the match here.
Angry outbursts on touchline and in stands cannot hide the facts.
Even against a team with a defeatist attitude, Manchester United were beaten.
Despite being booed at halftime, West Ham managed to defeat United. They are no longer the coup they were.
United are unlikely to let this go. The circumstances surrounding West Ham’s winning penalty kick – a collision involving Matthijs de Ligt and Danny Ings, a late intervention by Video Assistant official Michael Oliver, and an inconclusive review by the on-field official – will linger for days.
The event was shown on big screens in the London Stadium, sending United fans into a frenzy. Darren Fletcher stood up in the press box. Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Rene Hake encircled the fourth official as the players continued to question its legality.
De Ligt and Andre Onana suggested there was a handball. Whether there was or not is irrelevant. In cricket, referees should use the ‘umpire’s call’ provision. The case for VAR was, at best, shaky. Nonetheless, the overrated Oliver oversaw it.
The contest reached the 100-minute mark. There was an addition of twelve minutes. Van Nistelrooy played the role of ballboy. Ten Hag mimicked Sir Alex Ferguson by tapping his wristwatch. Time then ran out.
In a challenging outing for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag’s side fell 2-1 to West Ham at the London Stadium, marking a frustrating result after their 1-1 Europa League draw with Fenerbahce on Thursday. Despite a strong start, United’s dominance in the first half failed to yield any goals, with Diogo Dalot missing a key chance to score after a close-range error in front of an open net. The game was goalless at halftime, and United seemed determined to break the deadlock.
The second half saw an improved West Ham side find the breakthrough in the 73rd minute. However, United quickly leveled when Casemiro scored with a powerful header. This set up a tense finish, as United looked eager to push for a winner.
Controversy struck when West Ham were awarded a late penalty following a collision between Matthijs de Ligt and Danny Ings. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official Michael Oliver intervened, and despite an inconclusive review, the penalty was upheld, sparking frustration from United’s players and coaching staff. The decision led to tense scenes, with Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and assistant Rene Hake encircling the fourth official to voice their protests. United players, including De Ligt and goalkeeper Andre Onana, argued that a handball might have been involved.
As the game continued deep into added time – with twelve minutes tacked on – Ten Hag, in a familiar Sir Alex Ferguson manner, tapped his wristwatch in an effort to push his team forward. However, United couldn’t find a way back, and the final whistle confirmed West Ham’s victory, leaving United with much to reflect on amid lingering frustrations over the penalty decision.
