Manchester United 1 West Ham 0
Luckily I was in Leicester for this one, visiting the Space Centre (strangely no mention of former rocket scientist Iain Dowie) and the King Richard III Visitor Centre - he too was cut down at the death and there was a long VAR dispute about the whereabouts of his body.
In a game of few chances Bowen hit the side netting and Varane headed a good chance wide, while Areola, in for the injured Fabianski, made a decent stop from Fred. The Hammers almost win in it in added time when Soucek's header from a corner drifts just past the post.
It looks like being a dour draw and a decent point, but a combination of errors in the 94th minute result in the winner. Bowen loses the ball, sub Fredericks mistimes a header and Cresswell is sleeping at the far post as Rashford nicks in the winner from Cavani's cross. To make it worse there's a VAR pause and Cavani's arm is just offside. Yet VAR allows it in another decision favouring the famous clubs. Surely this goal should be referred to Sue Gray?
Realistically WHU will do well to make the top eight and Spurs and Arsenal have games in hand. It was positive to see Soucek and Zouma return, while Benrahma is also coming home, yet our season risks being derailed — and Rice leaving — if Moyes and the board don't act. We need a second striker and a centre back. Never mind the talk of staying calm — we need panic signings and soon!
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