Amorim ‘furious’ after Premier League draw

Ruben Amorim criticized Manchester United’s second-half performance and the build-up to West Ham’s equalizer after his side slipped to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at home to relegation-threatened Hammers.

Diogo Dalot’s strike from the penalty area put United ahead in the 58th minute, but Songuthu Magasa fired in his first goal for West Ham seven minutes from time to leave the Red Devils eighth and without a win in two home games.

« The whole time we tried to defend away from the goal because we knew they wanted to cross, take a corner and (get) lucky, » Amorim said, analyzing the equalizer.

« We have to be better with the ball »

Ruben Amorim reacts after Manchester United drop points at home to West Ham 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/el6V3NGfRA

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« It happened – it was a long ball, they won a second ball against three of our guys. We can’t let a team that’s that much taller than us have a corner when the ball (comes from) the keeper.

« Those kinds of details make the difference. A corner in the second half made the difference. »

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Manchester United v West Ham: Amorim regrets the result

United had the better of their third-bottom opposition and hit the post through Bruno Fernandes’ first-half strike, but the 20-time champions have won six of their first 15 games of the season in all competitions and drawn three and won one of their last five.

« I’m disappointed and angry, » Amorim said. « That’s it. It’s about working again and trying to win the next one.

Songuthu Magasa levels for West Ham at Old Trafford! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dVPNetKaS1

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« There have been second halves when we have lost control of the game. That was not the case today. After the first goal, we lost a few second balls.

« We need to be better in the second half. Everyone feels we need to score more goals (to make games comfortable). We are inconsistent and need to improve. »

United next visit Wolves on Monday (20:00 GMT), a day after West Ham visit Brighton & Hove Albion (2:00 PM).

You can also experience 101GreatGoals.com’s Man United vs West Ham Premier League text updates and stats here.

Diogo Dalot reacted quickest to open the score for Manchester United 💥 pic.twitter.com/vJw5uT9wg4

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Manchester United team vs West Ham

United made three changes, bringing in Nusair Mazraoui, Aidan Haven and Mateus Cunha, who returned from injury.

Defenders Matthijs de Ligt – ruled out with a slight injury – and Lenny Yoro and midfielder Mason Mount made way.

Defender Harry Maguire and forward Benjamin Sesko were unavailable due to injuries sustained against Spurs on 8 November.

Manchester United starting XI: Sone Lamens, Diogo Dalot, Aidan Haven, Luke Shaw, Ama Ama Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Burt, Brian Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee, Matheus Cunha.

Man United Subs: Altay Bayindir, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorge, Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Shea Lacey

« Attack options – they dropped the levels » 😬

Roy Keane believes Manchester United lack strength in depth 🔄 pic.twitter.com/CyOC2zuxhp

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West Ham team vs Manchester United

West Ham forced a change with Lucas Paqueta suspended after being sent off against the Reds, so Tomas Soucek joined the midfield.

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, defender Igor Julio, midfielder Oliver Scarles, wings Crisencio Somerville and Luis Guilherme and striker Niklas Fulkrug were injured.

West Ham starting XI: Alphonse Areola, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Constantinos of Mavropanos, Jean-Claire Todibo, Hadji Malik Diouf, Bowen Jaro, Magasa Thomas, Freddie Potts, Fernandez Mato, Callum Wilson

West Ham Subs: Mads Hermansen, Kyle Walker-Peters, Maximilian Kilman, Guido Rodriguez, Andy Irving, George Earthy, Callum Marshall, Mohamadou Kante, Ezra Mayers

(Man) United are giving these teams a lot of hope now. »

Roy Keane says Manchester United are too easy to play against 😬 pic.twitter.com/9l7wx5G5la

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 4, 2025

Manchester United vs West Ham Stats

• United are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League games played on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, although their run of eight wins in such games ended
• They finished with an expected goal total of 1.56 to West Ham’s 0.77
• Bruno Fernandes created at least five chances in a game for the first time since United’s 3-2 home win over Burnley on 30 August
• West Ham lost two of their 14 Premier League games organized on Thursday
• The Hammers won this game 2-0 last season, ending United’s 16-game winless run in the Premier League
• They had beaten United in four of their last five Premier League meetings between the sides
• Captain Jarrod Bowen has netted in three of those five games, including both meetings last season, but has failed to become the first player to score three goals in a row against United for West Ham since Jermain Defoe between 2001 and 2002.

« We should be proud of the work » 👏

Nuno Espirito Santo reacts to his West Ham side’s draw with Manchester United 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/PHbyc0SdKr

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 4, 2025

This weekend’s Premier League fixtures

All matches start at 15:00 GMT / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT unless otherwise stated.

Saturday, December 6

Aston Villa v Arsenal (12.30pm)

Bournemouth v Chelsea

Everton v Nottingham Forest

Manchester City vs Sunderland

Newcastle v Burnley

Tottenham v Brentford

Leeds v Liverpool (5.30pm)

Sunday, December 7

Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham (2pm)

Fulham v Crystal Palace (4.30pm)

Monday, December 8

Wolves v Manchester United (20:00)