May 11, (THEWILL) – West Ham United recorded a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, inflicting the 17th Premier League defeat of the season upon Manchester United.
The result confirms that Ruben Amorim’s team cannot finish higher than 13th position in the table, capping what the manager himself has previously described as “an unmitigated disaster” in domestic competition.
Tomas Soucek opened the scoring for the visitors, with Jarrod Bowen adding a second goal after the interval to seal West Ham’s first league win at Old Trafford in 18 years.
The Hammers’ previous triumph at this venue came on the final day of the 2006/2007 season when Carlos Tevez scored the winner that ensured their top-flight survival.
United did create opportunities throughout the match, particularly through Amad Diallo who posed consistent danger to the West Ham defence.
The Ivorian winger appealed for a penalty shortly before West Ham doubled their advantage. Rasmus Hojlund, who found the net in European competition on Thursday, was unable to convert several chances that came his way during the contest.
The stark contrast between domestic and continental performances remains evident for Amorim’s side, who recently dismantled Athletic Club 7-1 on aggregate to progress to the Europa League final.
This latest league setback arrives amid a campaign of profound inconsistency, with European success standing in direct opposition to their English Premier League struggles.
United will conclude their EPL season with fixtures against UEFA Champions League-chasing Chelsea away from home, followed by a final-day encounter with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Both opponents are currently competing for qualification to European football’s premier club competition next season, presenting further challenges for Amorim’s struggling side.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
