Man United Concede Late Equaliser in 1-1 Draw with West Ham, Missing a Big Chance to Climb the Table

December 4, 2025

Premier League Matchday 14: Manchester United Held 1–1 by West Ham After Late Equaliser

Manchester United returned to Old Trafford on December 4 after a comeback win away at Crystal Palace, hoping to build momentum and close the gap to the top four.
With Matthijs de Ligt unavailable, 19-year-old Ayden Heaven slotted into the back three, while Matheus Cunha and Noussair Mazraoui both returned to the starting XI.

United were pushed back early as West Ham pressed aggressively, but Erik ten Hag’s side eventually settled into the game. By the 28th minute, they produced a flurry of chances through Joshua Zirkzee, Cunha and Bruno Fernandes, only to be denied by poor finishing. Despite controlling long spells, United went into the break still searching for a breakthrough.

The hosts finally made their dominance count after halftime. In the 58th minute, Amad Diallo drew defenders on the right side of the box before laying the ball off toward the edge of the area. Casemiro fired low, and Diogo Dalot — perfectly positioned in the channel — brought the ball under control and slotted home calmly to give United a deserved 1–0 lead.

Ten Hag introduced Mason Mount and others in search of a second goal to kill the match, but the inability to convert chances would haunt them.
In the 84th minute, West Ham struck back from a right-side corner: Jarrod Bowen’s header forced a scramble, Mazraoui’s clearance dropped into a dangerous area, and young midfielder Sungsook Magasa reacted quickest to smash the ball in for 1–1.

United pushed desperately to restore their lead in the final minutes, but repeated half-chances went begging. The match finished 1–1 — a result that leaves United frustrated, as a win would have moved them level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Instead, they settle for a single point and miss the chance to record back-to-back league victories.

score
Manchester United 1–1 West Ham

scorers
58’ Diogo Dalot (MAN)
84’ Sungsook Magasa (WHU)

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“Social Media Reactions”

United Fans

IronShadePilot
Feels like Nuno outfoxed us again. Amorim should probably just ask him where all our weak spots are.

MarbleHollow92
Even if it’s not all on Dorgu, bringing him on that early really didn’t help.

RedHarborKnight
A point isn’t great, but it’s serviceable I guess.

NorthPierFalcon
Yeah… there goes our Champions League hopes for another season.

SilentLoomer
Man… just exhausting.

EchoForgeRidge
Wouldn’t surprise me if we hand Wolves their first win soon.

RustPeakVoyager
Looks like we’re fighting Spurs for a mid-table finish this year.
Still better than last season when we were flirting with the relegation zone.

HarborDustLine
We’re “not losing as much,” but that doesn’t mean we’re actually improving.
Since November: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss.

SlateViperCore
We’re just weak right now, no sugar-coating it.

BrightFerryMantis
There are still five games left this year — plenty of chances for the manager to get sacked if things go south.

HarborSteelRise
I just wanted us to at least hit fifth so we could feel a bit of excitement about what might come next.

CinderPathRaven
It’s honestly impressive how little we’re winning with this squad.
Stubborn tactics, soft defending — terrible combo.

FoglineRunner
Wan-Bissaka was great today. With how thin we are at wing-back, why did we ever let him go?

　↳ MossPeakVoyager
　That was the bald one’s decision — the former manager before last.

IronSparrowField
Dorgu and Ugarte shouldn’t be anywhere near the pitch unless we’re up by three goals.

AshHarborPulse
Wan-Bissaka getting Man of the Match is the most ironic outcome possible.

NorthValeDrifter
We were inches away from fifth, then slipped in the final ten minutes.
Classic us — genuinely hilarious.
Can’t wait to see what we gift Wolves next.

SlateCanyonPilot
We can’t dominate even a struggling, full-on bus-parking team.
This is the ceiling of Amorim-ball.
Ratcliffe needs to wake up already.

CrestlineWanderer
If Amorim doesn’t actually try to win these decisive matches, we’ll never get anywhere.
Stop protecting a one-goal lead and start managing like you want a second.

HarborGlassWing
Wan-Bissaka should’ve been sent off, no question.
That was a clear second-yellow situation, and the ref just played advantage like nothing happened.
Sure, we might’ve lost if they went down to ten, but still — nonsense call.

　↳ RustValeMariner
　If that’s the case, then the ref was favoring United all the way.

IronGatePilot
Here’s Ruben Amorim’s Premier League record at United:
41 games, 13 wins, 18 losses, 10 draws.
Not exactly inspiring stuff.

FogPeakNomad
Every time we have a chance to ride some momentum, we drop the ball.
The only games we don’t collapse in are the ones where the manager’s job might be on the line.
Mid-table is our ceiling under Amorim, forever.

StoneHarborVibe
West Ham were basically defending with a single line at the end, and we still only got a draw.
Unbelievable.

SilverMesaShade
The only dangerous periods were the first and last five minutes — the other eighty were all United.
Amorim actually managed the game well today.

HollowSpruceWing
Yes, Amorim has his issues and probably needs changing, but the Bruno problem is its own separate thing.
Good player or not, the team won’t evolve until we finally move on from him.
I’ve said this for three years — ever since Ten Hag’s third-place finish, it’s been a steady decline.

CrimsonGroveRunner
64% possession.
Dominant stats against a bottom-half West Ham side.
On paper, we controlled the match completely.

HarborSilentArc
We’re actually picking up points without losing lately, so that’s progress.
Amorim-ball is evolving faster than people want to admit.

CraglineVoyager
A genuinely good manager can transform a team within a handful of matches, even mid-season.
Giving Amorim more time is just wasting time.

FrostMesaHawk
Right now — or honestly, from the start — this is the ceiling of Amorim-ball in the Premier League.
We’re still able to bring in top players thanks to past reputation, and their individual moments are the only reason we’re scraping points.
Bottom-half finish is realistic.
Is there a single player thriving because of this system rather than despite it?

AshTrailDrifter
Why are we this weak? Like… seriously, why?

SilverDuneReef
Funny thing is, we actually play well against the top teams.
We’re strong when we don’t dominate possession — that’s the wild part.

NorthBranchFalcon
Last season we were 13th after 14 games.
This year we’re doing a lot better, relatively speaking.

RustlineVivid
Yep, two more wins than last year at this point.
Definitely progress, whether people want to acknowledge it or not.

HarborGlintRover
Only two points off fourth place — still everything to play for.