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In the early game on Saturday, West Ham emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League. Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus were the heroes of the second half, scoring the crucial goals for their team.

Manchester United faced a disappointing 2-0 defeat against West Ham during their match on Saturday. This loss adds to United’s tally of eight Premier League defeats this season, which has resulted in increased scrutiny on their manager, Erik ten Hag. The goals scored by Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus put immense pressure on Ten Hag, as West Ham’s late strikes overwhelmed United at the London Stadium. This defeat has pushed West Ham up to sixth place with 30 points, following their recent 5-1 loss to Liverpool in the League Cup. On the other hand, United’s struggle to find the back of the net in their last four games across all competitions has caused them to drop to eighth place with 28 points.

In the initial period, the quality of the game was subpar, although Alejandro Garnacho had a promising opportunity in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, the winger lost his footing and shot directly at Alphonse Areola. West Ham came close to scoring right after, as Bowen’s threatening cross compelled Jonny Evans to make a brilliant save, concluding the first half. Shortly after the break, Bowen almost found the back of the net with a well-executed header from a James Ward-Prowse corner, but Onana managed to save his attempt.

Nevertheless, the winger managed to break the stalemate by scoring his 11th goal of the season in the league. He skillfully controlled Paqueta’s delicate pass and although Onana made a save, the ball ricocheted off the forward and found its way into the net.

Following that, Paqueta capitalized on Kobbie Mainoo’s mistake in midfield and provided an assist to Kudus, who confidently struck the ball past Onana, securing all three points for the home team. This defeat marks United’s eighth loss in the league, further intensifying the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, who endured taunts from West Ham fans before the final whistle.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his thoughts on the match, stating that for a significant portion of the game, approximately 72 minutes, the team played well but failed to capitalize on their chances. He acknowledged that they should have taken the lead but unfortunately, a momentary lapse in concentration cost them. When questioned about United’s struggles against top-level opponents, Ten Hag highlighted that although they are not currently at the top, they demonstrated their competitiveness against the league leaders last week. Despite not scoring, they had the best opportunities in the game. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defensive performance throughout the entire match, as they did in that particular game. Ten Hag emphasized the need to bring that level of commitment and performance to every game they play.