7 rounds of unbeatable! Ugath gave a gift to Rohe and retired with injury. Manchester United 0-2 was double-killed by West Ham!

1. The opening is silent: The Red Devils are lost at home, and the Hammers breaks the deadlock

On the evening of May 11, Old Trafford Stadium was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere. In the 36th round of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 0-2 to West Ham United at home, and suffered a 7-round victory in the league. The standings fell to 16th place, and the relegation situation was in danger.

Just 3 minutes into the game, Manchester United showed off their offensive desire. Diallo cut inward from the right and passed across, and B Fei shot with his right foot slightly higher in front of the top of the arc. This shot also became the most threatening attack for the Red Devils in the first half. Since then, although Manchester United has the advantage of possessing the ball, their offense lacks penetration. Hoyron has been caught in double-teams of opponents many times, and Garnacho's breakthrough on the wing was also restricted by Wan-Bisaka. In contrast, West Ham United took advantage of Manchester United's loopholes in pressing at high positions and frequently hit the back through long passes. In the 26th minute, Wan Bisaka made a straight pass from the right. Kudus got the ball in the penalty area and shot at a small angle. The ball was blocked by Lindelov, but Shotecke made a quick follow-up shot, and the Hammers led 1-0 away.

This goal completely disrupted Manchester United's rhythm. Midfield core B Fee hit the ball sharply under the opponent's strangle, and his pass success rate dropped to 68%, far below the season average. The double midfielder Ugat and Menu failed to effectively protect the defense line, making West Ham's midfield strangle tactics work repeatedly. Data shows that Manchester United had a ball possession rate of 63% in the first half, but only 2 shots were on the right track, while West Ham United completed 5 shots with a ball possession rate of 37%, making the efficiency gap clear at a glance.

2. Fatal mistake: Ugath gave a gift, Yoro's injury made the worse

The storm suddenly changed in the second half. In the 51st minute, Manchester United defender Yoro suddenly fell to the ground without any confrontation and covered his ankles in pain. After a brief treatment, the 19-year-old French youngster had to be replaced by Maguire. Yoro has grown into the stabilizing force of Manchester United's defense this season. His injury retreat not only weakens the defensive hardness, but also makes the team lose the key fulcrum for the backcourt advancement. Data shows that Yoro averaged 2.1 steals and 1.8 interceptions per game this season, while contributing 1.2 successful long passes, which is an important hub for Manchester United to turn from defense to offense.

Yoro's departure became the turning point of the game. West Ham United immediately strengthened the impact on the wing, and Kudus and Bowen exchanged positions torn Manchester United's defense line. In the 56th minute, Ugat was intercepted by Shochek while dribbling in the backcourt. Kudus quickly advanced and made a pass. Wan - Bisaka crossed the middle, and Bowen easily pushed the ball into the empty goal, 2-0! This goal completely defeated Manchester United's morale. Ugat's mistake was not accidental. This season, he has conceded the ball many times due to his hasty handling of the ball, and was teased by fans as the "Red Devils Regent".

3. Tactical defeat: high-level pressing failed, defense line has many loopholes

Manchester United's proud high-level pressing system has completely failed in this game. West Ham United coach Moyes adopted the "temptation of the enemy deep" strategy: the defense line actively contracts and allows Manchester United central defenders to dribble and advance. Once the ball transfers to the midfield, the "trap clip" tactic is immediately activated - Kudus and Bowen retreat to form a local numerical advantage, cutting off the connection between B Fei and the front line. This strategy has restricted Manchester United's offensive route to the wing corridor. He made only 4 of 27 crosses in the game. Anthony's breakthrough on the right is like scratching his feet. On the defensive end, the combination of Maguire and Lindelof exposed the fatal weakness of slow movement speed. Faced with West Ham United's rapid counterattack, the two were repeatedly penetrated by Bowen and Antonio's cross-running position. In the 79th minute, Rice took a corner kick, and Zuma carried Maguire's header at the back point. Although the ball was blown away due to offside, the chaos in Manchester United's set-piece defense can be seen. Although goalkeeper Baindel saved Saucek's single shot, he could not conceal the overall collapse of the defense line.

4. Desperate struggle: Hoylen missed the opportunity, and the Red Devils were unable to make a comeback. Manchester United, who was two goals behind, launched a crazy counterattack, but the offensive end was still inefficient. In the 76th minute, Maguire's header was saved by Areola; in the 78th minute, Hoylen's close-range shot was resolved by the goalkeeper again. The Dutch striker has missed 12 excellent opportunities this season to become the Premier League "pie king". In stoppage time, Lindelof made a mistake in the penalty area, and Shochek's single shot was saved by Baindel, and Manchester United missed the last chance to save face.

data shows that Manchester United has a ball possession rate of up to 65%, leading 14-9 shots, but only 3-2 shots. This embarrassing situation of "getting the ball but not scoring" is a microcosm of the team's rigid offensive system. The core players such as B Fee and Garnacho are in a sluggish state and lack effective means to break intensive defense, which has caused Old Trafford fans to be disappointed again and again.

5. The standings fluctuated: The Red Devils are on the verge of relegation, and the Hammers are temporarily out of danger

After this game, Manchester United ranked 16th with 39 points, leading the relegation zone by only 1 point, and the relegation situation is serious. And West Ham has risen to 15th place with this victory, temporarily away from the relegation zone. What's worse is that Manchester United will challenge Arsenal and Chelsea away next, while West Ham United's opponent is relatively weak, and the two teams' relegation prospects are already very different.

For Manchester United coach Amorin, the loss exposed the team's structural problems. Ugath, who was introduced with high salaries, failed to integrate into the system and lacked control in the midfield; the defense line was constantly injured, and Yoro's injury may affect the UEFA Cup final. After the game, Amorin admitted: "We must regain our pride as Manchester United. If the status quo cannot be reversed, I may have to consider resigning."

Conclusion

When the final whistle sounded, 75,000 fans at Old Trafford fell silent. This loss is not only an ordinary league defeat, but also a microcosm of Manchester United's chaos in recent years: rigid tactical system, sluggish player status, and low morale in the locker room. Ugat's mistake, Yoro's injury retreat, and Hoylen's missed opportunity together constituted this disaster-like game.

For Manchester United, the next two league games and the UEFA Cup finals will be the key to determining the fate of the season. If the state cannot be adjusted in a short period of time, the former Premier League overlord may face its first downgrade since 1974. For West Ham United, this victory is not only a key three-pointer on the road to relegation, but also the best interpretation of Moyes' tactical wisdom.

The charm of football lies in its uncertainty, but Manchester United's current situation makes people see no hope. When fans sing "Glory belongs to Manchester United", when will the Red Devils in their hearts return to their peak? This failure may be a wake-up call, reminding everyone: the road to revival is long and hindered.