Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag faces increasing pressure after his side’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.
Casemiro initially canceled out a goal from Crysencio Summerville, but United were dealt a blow when Matthijs de Ligt was penalized for a foul, allowing Jarrod Bowen to convert a late penalty.
Bowen’s injury-time penalty secured a 2-1 victory for West Ham. Both teams were eager for a win to move up in the Premier League standings after slow starts to the season.
United began with promise, with Alejandro Garnacho striking the post, and first-half chances falling to Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, and Diogo Dalot.
In the second half, Rashford was substituted just before the hour as ten Hag brought on Amad Diallo, but it was Crysencio Summerville who opened the scoring in the 74th minute.
Seven minutes later, Casemiro headed in a Joshua Zirkzee cross to equalize. However, a VAR review led to a foul call on de Ligt, and Bowen sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 92nd minute.
Key Question – How much longer can Ten Hag last?
This loss adds to a string of disappointing performances, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford again falling short.
While ten Hag’s future remains uncertain amid rumors linking United with Xavi Hernandez and other candidates, speculation is mounting that his tenure may be nearing an end.
Player of the Match – Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Under pressure to score the late penalty, Bowen delivered with composure, reaffirming his reputation as one of the Premier League’s most dependable forwards despite an inconsistent start to the season.
