The results of Manchester United vs West Ham United in the 2023-2024 Premier League are already known. Playing at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday (4/2/2024), Manchester United successfully beat West Ham with a convincing score of 3-0.
The winning goals for the Red Devils – Manchester United’s nickname – were scored by Rasmus Højlund (23′) and Alejandro Garnacho’s brace (49′, 84′). Meanwhile, The Hammers – West Ham United’s nickname – were unable to score a single goal even though they had the opportunity.
At the start of the match, Manchester United was pressured by West Ham. In the 11th minute, Ward-Prowse’s corner found Soucek, who passed the ball. However, Soucek’s kick hit Alvarez, potentially making Andre Onana take the wrong step.
Luckily, the Manchester United goalkeeper was able to do his job well by jumping to the left and parrying the ball. So far, this moment has been a golden opportunity for both parties to look for an opening goal.
In the 15th minute, the Red Devils through Bruno Fernandes fired a shot from 25 yards, and his effort went past Emerson who was seen sliding into the top corner. However, Areola made an acrobatic save to avoid conceding.
Then in the 17th minute, a cross from the right found Soucek near the edge of the box. Luckily for Man United, the ball went wide of the goal post. Both teams have good opportunities to take the lead at the moment, although neither has been converted into a goal.
This time Manchester United successfully scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute through the action of Rasmus Hojlund. A sensational finish from the striker who fired a shot into the bottom corner of goalkeeper Areola. The score 1-0 for the hosts lasted until halftime.
Manchester United immediately hit West Ham’s defense at the start of the second half. In the 49th minute, Garnacho fired a shot towards goal. The ball hit Aguerd, allowing the Argentine national team wonderkid to score a goal and put Man United ahead 2-0.
In the 84th minute, the Red Devils managed to add to their tally again through Alejandro Garnacho’s brace. The goal started when Phillips was caught in possession of the ball, and Man United took advantage of it with a quick counter-attack.
McTominay snatched the ball from Phillips before passing it to the right for Garnacho in the penalty area. The young winger slid and fired a low shot past Fabianski which went into the net. The score was 3-0 for Man United who lasted until the match ended.
