West Ham vs Man Utd LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League clash as Said Benrahma earns slender win
Man Utd are looking to secure a top-four spot, while West Ham are in a relegation battle
Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Manchester United in the Premier League today.
The main team news for West Ham was that Declan Rice returned to the starting XI. The Hammers skipper missed the midweek defeat at Manchester City through illness.
Vladimir Coufal wasn’t in the matchday squad, while Michail Antonio was selected to start up front.
Wout Weghorst was preferred to Anthony Martial in attack for Manchester United, while Luke Shaw continued at centre-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrrell Malacia starting in the full-back positions.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
West Ham United vs Manchester United
SAVED!! United head clear from a West Ham corner, but Benrahma returns serve with a shot from distance. A Wan-Bissaka block falls kindly for Soucek, whose half-volley from a tight angle is beaten away from the near post by De Gea.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
West Ham have dropped 35 points from winning positions against United in the Premier League, more than they have against any other side. Their record when leading against the Red Devils in the competition is seven wins, seven draws and seven defeats.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Confusion between De Gea and Shaw from a goal kick allows Antonio to dispossess the latter before teeing up Bowen, but his attempt from the edge of the area is blocked by Lindelof!
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Antonio resumes proceedings for West Ham, and we're back underway in east London!
West Ham United vs Manchester United
The players return ahead of the second half, and can the visitors profit from one of their many chances to find their way back into this game?
West Ham United vs Manchester United
Antony has been incredibly lively down the right for United, looking to carve out chances at every opportunity and popping up all over the final third. The Brazilian's three attempts on goal have generated just 0.15 xG so far though, while he's created three big chances from 14 passes in the final third. Antony has also won five of his seven duels, including three successful dribbles, also winning possession on three occasions with one tackle, interception, and the winning of a free-kick. Close.
West Ham United vs Manchester United
The Hammers lead at the break, having profited from a woeful error on Manchester United's part. De Gea's poor attempt at saving Benrahma's shot has them trailing in a game they've had much more of than the hosts, with efforts from Fernandes, Antony and Rashford all going close. 'Close' hasn't been good enough for the visitors though, who are yet to register a shot on target and have struggled to break down West Ham's robust defensive. Benrahma drew a save from De Gea late in the half, and the Hammers will take great confidence from a solid first-half showing that could well have been 2-0 after potential penalty for Lindelof's handball wasn't given.
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HALF-TIME: WEST HAM 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED.
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