Manchester United vs West Ham: Paul Pogba penalties edge Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side past Hammers
Relive all the action from Old Trafford
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.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.
Please allow a moment for the live blog to load...
77 minutes
Whomps off the crossbar!
Michail Antonio absolutely nails a driven shot from beneath his feet, thumping the ball off the woodwork with David De Gea beaten from 20 yards.
78 minutes
What a save David De Gea!
Grady Diangana stands one up and there are few better than Michail Antonio at arriving like that, heading down into the deck and ready to celebrate as the ball bounces over David De Gea.
But the Spaniard somehow gets his right hand high above his diving body, pawing the ball out...
Anthony Martial latches on to a pass in behind and a desperate Ryan Fredericks slides back in reckless fashion.
That one is stonewall.
Paul Pogba again...
GOAL! Manchester United 2-1 West Ham (Paul Pogba penalty, 80 minutes)
Beats Lukasz Fabianski to his right! Another confident penalty, right in the corner.
82 minutes
That's very cruel on West Ham. Off the crossbar, off the magic right hand of David De Gea, and behind - three moments that could decide the game.
Felipe Anderson wins another corner. Manuel Pellegrini urges his side to calm down, there's still time left for an equaliser, or maybe more...
83 minutes
Felipe Anderson has won flick-ons at will at the near post this afternoon, Andreas Pereira in the way this time.
Manchester United are still nervous. They need to show some composure to close this one out.
84 minutes
Felipe Anderson crosses, Michail Antonio controls, but he and Grady Diangana rather get in each other's way and the chance dissipates.
85 minutes
Another corner off of Diogo Dalot, now on the left with Andreas Pereira on the right.
86 minutes
What courage from Phil Jones.
The centre-back is pouring, pouring with blood, a nasty gash above the eye inflicted by Declan Rice's arm, completely accidentally.
But he gets back to his feet and makes a crucial clearance before receiving treatment. He's been impressive today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments