3 reasons Manchester United lost to West Ham
Manchester United was again in the headlines on Sunday and not for the pleasant reasons as one would have guessed, following the defeat at West Ham United, which now leaves them 14th on the log, with only elven points to show for nine games.
Jarrod Bowen’s late penalty sealed a losing fate for Erik Ten Hag and his minions for the fourth time this season, increasing the pressure on the Dutchman as a major decision closes on status as the club’s handler.
However, we take a look at three reasons his team failed at West Ham United on Sunday.
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3 reasons Manchester United lost to West Ham
1. Poor finishing: Manchester United created five big chances but unfortunately, they could convert just one. In the end, they were the architect of their own downfall.
Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot all guilty of big misses, and not for the first time this season, they but solidify their status as the most wasteful team in the Premier League this season.
2. Lack of concentration defensively: In the build-up the the West Ham United penalty, the visitors were all over the place in their own penalty box, not for the only time in the game and they ended up paying the price, albeit it was a harsh one.
Weak in duels and bad timing of their tackles, even in the absence of Kudus, West Ham had too many opportunities, too way much by the standard.
3 reasons Manchester United lost to West Ham
3. No plan B : It was an even tie, too open for either side to nick it. Fortunately for West Ham, they are the lucky team on the day. The Red devils conceded too many chances and the host make them count.
The substitute brought no real change to the play, which is the only fault of Erik Ten Hag.
However, when a team created five big chances but could only score one, the players, rather than the manager need to have a look at themselves.
