Premier League GW23 - Man United vs West Ham

Man United vs West Ham | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Manchester United and West Ham engaged in an exciting match at Old Trafford, where the dramatic football match took place. United looked to continue their winning streak after an exciting victory during the week. On the other hand, West Ham sought to end their losing streak and revive their pursuit of European destinations. Together, let's explore the highs and lows of this fascinating experience.

Man United:

United has gone four games without losing in all competitions after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolves in midweek. Although they are presently ninth in the Premier League, a win here would move them up to sixth place, ahead of both Brighton and their opponents, West Ham.

West Ham:

Unlike their hosts, the Hammers have not won in five games across all competitions, with four of those games ending in draws. David Moyes will be anxious for his team to return to winning ways and resurrect their push for the European spots at the conclusion of the season after a fantastic start to the campaign.

Line Ups:

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund.

SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof, Sofyan Amrabat, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo, Raphael Varane, Antony, Scott McTominay, Omari Forson.

WEST HAM (3-4-3): Alphonse Areola; Ben Johnson, Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd; Vladimir Coufal, Tomas Soucek, Edson Alvarez, Emerson; Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, James Ward-Prowse.

SUBS: Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Cresswell, Kalvin Phillips, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings, Angelo Ogbonna, Divin Mubama, Oliver Scarles.

Old Trafford Stadium | Picture Credits: Sports Illustrated

First Half: Early Tensions - Key Saves Keep Scoreline Intact

Both sides entered the fight with an intense desire for victory. A dramatic sequence started when Soucek was spotted by a Ward-Prowse corner in the eleventh minute. The closest call yet came from a flick-on, an inadvertent deflection off Alvarez, and an incredible save by Onana. During the early exchanges, the goalkeepers, Areola and Onana, demonstrated their ability to stop shots, thwarting risky attempts and maintaining a tie score.

Rasmus Hojlund broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute with an absolutely brilliant move. After Zouma misdirected his header, Hojlund was presented with an unanticipated opportunity. With dexterity and accuracy, he fired the ball into the bottom corner, leaving Areola alone. An incredible start was set up by Casemiro's pass to Hojlund, and Old Trafford went wild with joy.

Second Half: Garnacho's Deflected Strike - United Doubles the Lead

A series of unforeseen incidents unfolded in the second half. West Ham was pressing for an equaliser when United made a key strike. Alejandro Garnacho grabbed the opportunity at the 49th second. Garnacho's left-footed strike became an unstoppable force after deflecting off Aguerd. All Fabianski could do was watch as the ball found its way into the net, giving United a 2-0 lead.

In the 84th minute, United put the final touches on their dominant performance, apparently securing the points. McTominay took advantage of Phillips' error and launched a quick counteroffensive. The game's MVP, Garnacho, collected the ball, sidestepped opponents, and finished with a sliding shot that found the back of the net. Once again, Old Trafford roared as Garnacho's double completed a commanding 3-0 win.

United's Ascent, West Ham's Setback

Manchester United celebrated a decisive 3-0 victory over West Ham when the final whistle blew. United's victory was characterised by Hojlund's magical moment, Garnacho's precise shots, and Onana's crucial saves. David Moyes was left scratching his head as West Ham's winless run extended. United's comeback put them sixth place, ahead of Brighton and West Ham, and opened the door for further obstacles in the race for European places.

This evening will go down in Old Trafford history as a showcase for Manchester United's strength and tenacity. Hojlund's first goal and Garnacho's pivotal efforts demonstrated Ralf Rangnick's team's attacking prowess. United will have the opportunity to capitalise on this momentum as West Ham looks to win back ground in next games. Keep an eye out for more exciting matches in the most prestigious league in the world as the football story develops.

Hojlund scored a goal and broke the deadlock for Man United | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Garnacho's goal doubled Man United's lead to 2-0 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Garnacho scored one more goal and gave Man United a 3-0 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website