West Ham vs Manchester United player ratings: Harry Maguire struggles as Red Devils suffer setback
We run the rule over both teams from a pivotal game at the London Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Aaron Cresswell’s sublime free-kick helped down Manchester United and lift West Ham temporarily into fourth.
The Hammers ran out 2-0 winners at the London Stadium with Cresswell's wonderful effort following Andriy Yarmolenko’s opener in the first half.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were subdued throughout and lacked the intensity to match Manuel Pellegrino’s side.
It presents a set-back for the United boss after building momentum in recent weeks and heightens the pressure on him.
Here are the player ratings from the London Stadium.
Check the above gallery to see how we rated the two teams.
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