West Ham vs Manchester United Analysis

21st September 2018. Friday. Manchester United vs Wolves was just one day away. There was a clear sense of optimism amongst the Manchester United fans. Two back to back defeats against Brighton and Spurs seemed like a lifetime ago. Three away wins on a trot, most notably against Young Boys in the Champions League, gave a feeling that Jose Mourinho had finally turned it around. But little did the Manchester United supporters know what was about to happen in the next one week.
One week is a long time in the footballing world. And for Manchester United, this past week has changed the whole complexion of their season. Firstly, two points were dropped against Wolves at home, and then a shock penalty shoot-out defeat to Derby County saw the Red Devils getting knocked out of the League Cup. This made the West Ham game a must-win encounter for the club.
But it was not meant to be United's day. Right from the starting line up the fans sensed something was off. When Marouane Fellaini, Scott M…
One week is a long time in the footballing world. And for Manchester United, this past week has changed the whole complexion of their season. Firstly, two points were dropped against Wolves at home, and then a shock penalty shoot-out defeat to Derby County saw the Red Devils getting knocked out of the League Cup. This made the West Ham game a must-win encounter for the club.
But it was not meant to be United's day. Right from the starting line up the fans sensed something was off. When Marouane Fellaini, Scott M…