Manchester United’s recent strong form in Europe was brought to an end on Sunday as they were defeated 2-0 by West Ham at Old Trafford, marking their first home loss to the Hammers in almost two decades.
This defeat, their 17th of the season, pushes them further down the Premier League standings and raises concerns about their readiness for the upcoming Europa League final.
Despite a midweek semi-final victory, United’s offense struggled to make an impact once again.
West Ham took advantage of their slow play, with Tomas Soucek scoring the opening goal in the first half after a sequence started by former United player Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Things got worse for United when promising young defender Leny Yoro had to leave the game with a foot injury.
The 18-year-old was visibly upset as he was assisted off the field, raising doubts about his availability for the Europa League final against Tottenham on May 21.
West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen secured the victory with a second goal, solidifying their performance against United.
With only a European title left to salvage an otherwise dismal campaign, manager Ruben Amorim now faces mounting pressure.
