In a dramatic Premier League clash, Jarrod Bowen’s injury-time penalty sealed a 2-1 victory for West Ham over Manchester United, easing pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui while deepening concerns for United’s Erik ten Hag. Despite a spirited late equalizer from Casemiro, West Ham capitalized on a last-minute penalty decision that left United reeling.
The tension in London Stadium was palpable as United pressed hard in the opening half, controlling possession and creating promising opportunities.
However, their lack of precision in front of goal saw chances go begging, leaving the match scoreless by halftime. United’s dominance early on failed to translate into goals, with West Ham’s defense holding firm.
West Ham emerged in the second half with renewed intensity. Their relentless attacks finally bore fruit in the 74th minute when Crysencio Summerville struck, redirecting Danny Ings’ misfired attempt past United’s Andre Onana to give West Ham a deserved 1-0 lead.
With just under 10 minutes to go, United looked to have salvaged a point when Casemiro headed home an equalizer. However, the match took another twist in injury time. After a VAR review on Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on Ings, referee David Coote awarded a penalty.
Despite protests from United, Bowen stepped up with composure, delivering the winning blow past Onana to secure all three points for West Ham.
This defeat leaves Manchester United languishing in 14th place, with just three wins from their first nine games, casting further doubt on ten Hag’s leadership. For West Ham, this crucial win bumps them up one spot above United, marking a turning point after an underwhelming start to their season.
