Manchester United stumbled to their 13th defeat this season away to West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
After a barren first half, a quickfire double from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus separated the tie.
Paqueta fed Jarrod Bowen with a lobbed pass over the top before the England international beat Andre Onana to give the home side the lead.
Six minutes after Bowen's opener, Kobbie Mainoo committed a costly error that saw Mohammed Kudus latched on the ball and advanced into United's box before firing a low shot into the bottom-left corner to make it 2-0.
The two goals were enough to seal a win for the Hammers as United recorded their 8th Premier League defeat after 18 matches.
With the club's dwindling fortunes, Erik ten Hag has been grappling with choices for United attacking options. For the fourth game in a row, he dropped Marcus Rashford to the bench.
Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho lead the charge in Man United attack at London Stadium.
In the second half, Marcus Rashford was brought on but his introduction did little to avert the misfortune for the Red Devils.
West Ham held on to secure a deserved 2-0 win after the final whistle leaving Rashford and other Man United players on their frays.
After the games, there were reports Marcus Rashford was particularly furious with the outcome of the match, and was fuming in the tunnel as he walked off the pitch.
Also, Rashford made the cut of United players who did not acknowledge the away fans after the game further sparking speculations that he was unhappy after the match.
Erik ten Hag denies Rashford did not acknowledge the away fans
When asked about Marcus Rashford's angry reaction after the defeat, Erik ten Hag denied. He said;
'I haven't seen it. I'm not sure if that happened.' He told reporters after the game.
Unlike last season, it has been a difficult campaign for Marcus Rashford this season. He has managed just 2 goals this season, and is gradually losing his starting berth in United's attack.
The England international will hope to return to top level performance as United resumes for the last half of the season.
After a barren first half, a quickfire double from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus separated the tie.
Paqueta fed Jarrod Bowen with a lobbed pass over the top before the England international beat Andre Onana to give the home side the lead.
Six minutes after Bowen's opener, Kobbie Mainoo committed a costly error that saw Mohammed Kudus latched on the ball and advanced into United's box before firing a low shot into the bottom-left corner to make it 2-0.
The two goals were enough to seal a win for the Hammers as United recorded their 8th Premier League defeat after 18 matches.
With the club's dwindling fortunes, Erik ten Hag has been grappling with choices for United attacking options. For the fourth game in a row, he dropped Marcus Rashford to the bench.
Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho lead the charge in Man United attack at London Stadium.
In the second half, Marcus Rashford was brought on but his introduction did little to avert the misfortune for the Red Devils.
West Ham held on to secure a deserved 2-0 win after the final whistle leaving Rashford and other Man United players on their frays.
After the games, there were reports Marcus Rashford was particularly furious with the outcome of the match, and was fuming in the tunnel as he walked off the pitch.
Also, Rashford made the cut of United players who did not acknowledge the away fans after the game further sparking speculations that he was unhappy after the match.
Erik ten Hag denies Rashford did not acknowledge the away fans
When asked about Marcus Rashford's angry reaction after the defeat, Erik ten Hag denied. He said;
'I haven't seen it. I'm not sure if that happened.' He told reporters after the game.
Unlike last season, it has been a difficult campaign for Marcus Rashford this season. He has managed just 2 goals this season, and is gradually losing his starting berth in United's attack.
The England international will hope to return to top level performance as United resumes for the last half of the season.