West Ham vs Manchester United: A Tale of Two Halves
The Hammers and the Red Devils clashed at the London Stadium on Sunday, and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster of a match. I swear, this game had it all: goals, drama, VAR drama, and a whole lot of frustration.
First Half: Man United on Fire
It was all Manchester United in the first 45 minutes. They were like a runaway train, steamrolling over West Ham with a relentless attack. Bruno Fernandes, the little maestro, was pulling the strings, and he was like, "watch this!" when he slotted home the first goal in the 38th minute. Then, Marcus Rashford got in on the action just a couple of minutes later, making it 2-0. It was a proper "we've got this" kind of vibe.
Second Half: West Ham Fight Back
But the second half was a completely different story. West Ham, they came out fighting like they had something to prove. They weren't going to let Man United run all over them. And guess what? It actually worked! They started pressing high, and it was a real test for Man United.
Then, the moment we all waited for... Said Benrahma, the man who can score from anywhere, pulled one back for West Ham in the 51st minute. It was like, "okay, maybe this game isn't over after all." The Hammers kept pushing, and it was a frantic, tense affair.
VAR Gets Involved
Of course, no Premier League match is complete without a bit of VAR drama. In the 65th minute, West Ham thought they had equalized. Everyone was celebrating... but hold on! VAR intervened, and it was ruled out for a tight offside call. That was a real gut punch for the home side.
Late Drama and the Final Whistle
The final whistle blew, and the scoreline remained 2-1. Manchester United held on, but it wasn't easy. West Ham gave them a real run for their money. This was a true test for Erik ten Hag's side. They were tested, and they survived.
Overall, this match was a real nail-biter. It was a lesson in resilience for Man United, and a reminder that West Ham are no pushovers. This season is going to be one heck of a ride!