Benjamin Sesko scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal as Manchester United earned a 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the Premier League, robbing the hosts of a crucial win in their battle against relegation.
Manchester United were seeking a fifth consecutive league win under interim boss Michael Carrick, which would have seen them rise to third in the table. But Tomás Soucek’s second-half strike gave West Ham the lead before Sesko’s late goal sealed a vital point for United.
Manchester United Miss Opportunity to Extend Winning Streak
United had a slow start to the game as West Ham piled on the pressure early. Crysencio Summerville had early opportunities, while Jarrod Bowen came close with a header. United’s best chance of the first half came to Luke Shaw, but former teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka was on hand to clear his attempt off the goal line.
West Ham Take the Lead Through Soucek
West Ham scored the opening goal just after the half-time break when Bowen outpaced Shaw down the wing and picked out a low cross that Soucek converted calmly in the box. This gave West Ham hope of winning all three points in their fight against relegation.
United thought they had leveled the match through Casemiro, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for offside.
Sesko Scores Late to Earn United a Point
Just when West Ham were about to win the match, Bryan Mbeumo picked out a cross into the box, and Benjamin Sesko scored a stunning volley in stoppage time to level the match.
The strike earned Manchester United a point and kept them in the running for a Champions League spot, while West Ham were left disappointed after coming so close to a vital win.
What the Result Means
The result brings an end to Manchester United’s winning streak under Carrick but does not harm their chances of a top-four finish. West Ham, on the other hand, continue to struggle at the bottom of the Premier League table.