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Manchester United suffered a 2-1 loss by the hands of West Ham United on Sunday afternoon on the London Stadium.
United original a number of clear-cut alternatives, particularly within the first half, however did not make any of them stick. The likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes all had probabilities to seek out the again of the web however did not hit the goal.
The Pink Devils have been punished within the 74th minute as West Ham took the lead via Crysencio Summerville. Casemiro would go on to revive parity lower than 10 minutes later.
It appeared like either side must accept a share of the factors however a controversial refereeing choice noticed the Hammers handed a penalty. Jarrod Bowen made no mistake from the spot to make sure the London membership clinched all three factors.
The consequence has left United in 14th place within the Premier League desk, simply seven factors above the relegation zone and with a minus three purpose distinction.
One United participant who stood out head and shoulders above the remainder was Casemiro. He was restored to the crew after being named on the bench towards Fenerbahce.
Past his purpose, the Brazilian had 96 touches of the ball to his identify and efficiently discovered his teammates with 60 of the 70 passes he tried, managing a person cross accuracy of 86%. Two of his passes have been key passes.
He tried to attach with two crosses and 7 lengthy balls. He discovered his meant goal with one cross and all seven lengthy balls that he pinged.
Casemiro created one massive probability – for Fernandes within the opening 45 minutes.
The five-time Champions League winner tried two pictures, each of which have been on track and examined Lukasz Fabianski.
The United midfielder accomplished the one dribble he embarked one. He received three of the six floor duels he delved into and got here out on prime in 4 of the 5 aerial challenges he contested.
Casemiro additionally made a tremendous seven clearances and likewise contributed two tackles and one interception.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
It was actually an enormous show from the 32-year-old however he’ll undoubtedly be disillusioned that it didn’t rely for a lot within the grand scheme of issues.
