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Manchester United vs West Ham: Paul Pogba penalties edge Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side past Hammers

Relive all the action from Old Trafford

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 13 April 2019 17:49 BST
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Paul Pogba's brace bailed out Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side stuttered to a fortuitous 2-1 win against West Ham.

Tuesday's huge Champions League quarter-final challenge in Barcelona looms large, but attention first turned to securing a return to European football's top table next season.

United moved within two points of the top four as a pair of Pogba penalties sealed victory at Old Trafford, but those in attendance will know how fortunate Solskjaer's side were to have secured a point, never mind three.

Relive all the action from Old Trafford.

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45 minutes

Just the one minute of added time as a cross sails over Romelu Lukaku's head.

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:16

Half Time: Manchester United 1-0 West Ham

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:17

An open, odd half of football, Manchester United ahead, but probably the worse team.

West Ham were unfortunate: Felipe Anderson clearly onside as he volleyed in early on; Robert Snodgrass' risky challenge on Juan Mata ruled a penalty by Graham Scott.

They've looked capable of exploiting some vulnerabilities in the hosts' defence, but have failed to test David De Gea often enough. The same is true vice versa, though. It's a game firmly in the balance.

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Manuel Pellegrini gave Graham Scott and his officiating team a piece of his mind as they disappeared down the tunnel. The Chilean is not happy with the decisions that have gone against his team. 

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:25

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Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial jog out three abreast, smiles on their faces as they converse, presumably in French. 

We are ready to resume...

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:32

​And resume we do. No changes.

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:32

46 minutes

Straight away Manchester United come forward.

Both Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial are inches from stabbing efforts on goal, West Ham just about doing enough to keep them from releasing shots. 

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:34

48 minutes

Javier Hernandez shows some muscle as he backs into Phil Jones, just, just offside as Arthur Masuaku finds him well, the whistle of the referee preventing him shooting on the turn.

Harry Latham-Coyle13 April 2019 18:36

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