Manchester United vs West Ham LIVE
Bruno Fernandes fired Manchester United to their first pre-season win with a pair of well-taken goals on Saturday night. He hit an early penalty to open the scoring before doubling United’s lead with a sweet curling effort in the second half. Jarrod Bowen pulled one back late on with a well-struck shot across goal, but it would not be enough for the Hammers to overturn the result.
As United struggled last year, Ruben Amorim made no secret of the fact that he would have liked to spend pre-season with his squad before taking over, and he seems to be making the most of the training time now - his philosophy is clearly taking root. United were coordinated in their press, and while some attacking moves looked a little rusty, there were obvious signs of progress from the dour football played towards the end of last season.
The same can be said of the Hammers, who, while still slightly disjointed, played promising football. They dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create chances, panicking a little under heavy pressure from the Red Devils. They look well on their way to recovering from a tough 2024-25 campaign.
Man United vs West Ham latest news
- GOAL! Bowen pulls one back
- GOAL! Fernandes hits stunner
- GOAL! Fernandes scores from the spot
- Kick off: 12.00am BST, MetLife Stadium
MATCH REPORT: Man United 2-1 West Ham
02:09 , Arthur FerridgeMan United scored their first goals of pre-season today en route to downing West Ham in New Jersey.
The Hammers pushed hard late on but could not overcome Fernandes’ well-taken brace.
FULL TIME: Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:55 , Arthur FerridgeThat does it! Try as they might, West Ham can’t quite find that all-important equaliser, and United bag their first pre-season win.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:52 , Arthur Ferridge90+3mins: This could still be equalised. Bowen hits a stinger from the edge of the box and forces a save from Bayindir.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:52 , Arthur Ferridge90+2mins: Andy Irving is tackled on the edge of the area, and United look set to see this over the line.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:49 , Arthur Ferridge90mins: Time is fast running out for West Ham to equalise here, but five minutes are added to bail them out.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:45 , Arthur Ferridge86mins: Paqueta dances into the box but is shouldered off the ball by Maguire.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:44 , Arthur Ferridge85mins: That chance seems to have revitalised West Ham somewhat. They are pushing hard for an equaliser now.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:43 , Arthur Ferridge84mins: Paqueta hits a nice pass to Guillherme in the box, and he has Bowen in the middle but opts to go alone. His shot to the near post is slightly overhit.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:41 , Arthur Ferridge82mins: West Ham are not playing with much urgency as they chase the game here.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:38 , Arthur Ferridge79mins: Fearon, Irving, Scarles, and Guillherme come on for West Ham.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:35 , Arthur Ferridge75minutes: A quarter of an hour left to play here.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:33 , Arthur Ferridge73mins: The ten United changes have understandably disrupted the match’s rhythm. Not a lot of energy out on the pitch.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:30 , Arthur Ferridge71mins: On come Mavropanos, Paqueta, and Potts.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:30 , Arthur Ferridge71mins: West Ham look to be tiring now, and Potter looks to be preparing some changes.
Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:27 , Arthur Ferridge66mins: Here come ten United changes.
Newly introduced are: Collyer, Dalot, Casemiro, Maguire, Mount, Shaw, Obi, Fredricson, Fletcher, and Diego Leon.
GOAL! Man United 2-1 West Ham
01:23 , Arthur FerridgeThe Hammers pull one back through Bowen! A moment of brilliance from the skipper. Soucek finds him in the half-space and he skips past Heaven before finishing across goal to halve the deficit.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:21 , Arthur Ferridge62mins: Wan-Bissaka trips Dorgu in midfield to hand a free-kick to United.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:19 , Arthur Ferridge60mins: Casemiro and Mount are both warming up for United.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:19 , Arthur Ferridge60mins: Chance for West Ham as Fullkrug finds Bowen in the middle of the box, but he gets under it and fires over.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:18 , Arthur Ferridge60mins: Reminder that Amorim promised eleven substitutions on the 70-minute mark. Just ten minutes until we see a full new squad trot out for United.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:17 , Arthur Ferridge58mins: Another West Ham attack breaks down with an overhit through ball. De Ligt beats Ward-Prowse to Wan-Bissaka’s through ball.
Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:15 , Arthur Ferridge56mins: Rodriguez finds Diouf in the box but his touch is heavy and he can’t recover.
GOAL! Man United 2-0 West Ham
01:11 , Arthur Ferridge52mins: This time Fernandes doesn’t miss! It’s a brace for the captain, who curls one nonchalantly into Areola’s top corner.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:09 , Arthur Ferridge50mins: Another great save from Areola! This one more traditional, though, as he palms away De Ligt’s header.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:09 , Arthur Ferridge49mins: How has he missed?! Fernandes dispossesses Kilman and is one-on-one with Areola, and the Frenchman recovers some dignity after the first-half penalty debacle. He is quick off his line and blocks the shot well.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:07 , Arthur Ferridge48mins: Dorgu’s ball into Hojlund ricochets off the Dane’s back.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:06 , Arthur Ferridge48mins: United’s short corner falls to Fernandes, whose short cross is cut out.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:05 , Arthur Ferridge46mins: No changes for either side at the break. Each side is allocated 15 changes for this match.
2ND HALF: Man United 1-0 West Ham
01:04 , Arthur FerridgeBack underway in New Jersey!
Ruben Amorim halftime interview
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:51 , Arthur FerridgeLove it or loathe it, Ruben Amorim speaks to Sky Sports at half time.
He said: “We defend well, good transitions, we need more possession. Sometimes we want to finish the play too fast, so we have a lot to improve. I like the effort of the guys. These guys are going to play 70 minutes. This moment is supposed to increase the load, but then we change the whole team.”
HALF TIME: Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:49 , Arthur FerridgeThe free-kick comes to nothing and United lead at the break.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:48 , Arthur Ferridge45+3mins: Dorgu gets away down the right and is unceremoniously dumped off the ball by Todibo. United will end the half with a free-kick.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:46 , Arthur Ferridge45+1mins: United are still leading here, but Amorim doesn’t look happy at all as Hojlund is caught offside.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:46 , Arthur Ferridge45mins: Three minutes added.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:45 , Arthur Ferridge45mins: Cunha does fantastically to skin Todibo in midfield, but can’t convert the smart dribble into a chance as he massively overhits his through ball to Hojlund.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:44 , Arthur Ferridge43mins: Bowen dips into his bag of tricks and works his way into the area, but De Ligt again puts the danger to bed and hands the Hammers a corner.
That falls to Soucek, who heads goalwards from close range, but Bayindir is right there to keep it out.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:42 , Arthur Ferridge42mins: Soucek becomes the second Hammer to attempt a bicycle kick today, and his is similarly unimpressive.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:42 , Arthur Ferridge41mins: Wan-Bissaka and Ward-Prowse combine for a nice one-two down the right flank, and De Ligt puts the full-back's cross behind for a corner.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:40 , Arthur Ferridge40mins: Fernandes’ rabona cross draws a roar of approval from the fans at MetLife Stadium.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:39 , Arthur Ferridge38mins: That one is going to sting. A gorgeous move from United. Ugarte wins the ball in midfield and dances through the lines. He finds Diallo who finishes fantastically, but the through ball came an instant too late. It is ruled out for offside.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:36 , Arthur Ferridge36mins: Fernandes puts a great ball in from the corner and Yoro, making a deep run, heads narrowly wide.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:36 , Arthur Ferridge35mins: United bear down on goal with a tidy move but Cunha’s pass to Hojlund misses the mark. He presses Ward-Prowse to recover, though, and wins a corner.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:35 , Arthur Ferridge34mins: Todibo looks to play out from the back but Cunha blocks his pass. Goal kick for Areola.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:34 , Arthur Ferridge33mins: Ward-Prowse lines up a bicycle kick with Soucek’s cross behind him. It runs wide and he appeals for a corner, but the deflection looks to have come off Bowen.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:33 , Arthur Ferridge32mins: Yoro goes into the book for delaying the restart. He ran off with the ball as West Ham tried to take a throw-in.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:32 , Arthur Ferridge31mins: Todibo plays a nice pass between the lines to Fullkrug, but Heaven beats the big German to it.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:31 , Arthur Ferridge30mins: Fernandes has a go from 30 yards, and his effort fizzes over the bar.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:30 , Arthur Ferridge29mins: In response to West Ham’s snappy passing, United are working out a nicely coordinated press, and push the Hammers back to their own penalty area.
They play out in short order, though, and Ward-Prowse trips Diallo as he lunges to get on the end of a cross.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:28 , Arthur Ferridge27mins: West Ham are doing a good job of keeping possession and working it into the attacking third, but haven’t had much in the way of clear-cut chances.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:27 , Arthur Ferridge26mins: De Ligt hits one long for Diallo, but it is much too powerful for the Ivorian. West Ham recover and play out.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:25 , Arthur Ferridge25mins: Back underway following the hydration break.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:22 , Arthur Ferridge22mins: Great pressure from Ugarte to win the ball high up the pitch. Mainoo comes into possession and lofts one in for Fernandes, whose flick-on doesn’t have enough power behind it to worry Areola.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:21 , Arthur FerridgeFernandes’ fifth-minute pen remains the only difference in this tie.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:20 , Arthur Ferridge19mins: Fernandes plays a smart ball through to Hojlund, but the Dane is well offside.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:19 , Arthur Ferridge18mins: Cunha lets fly from range - about 35 yards. He puts his foot through it, but the placement leaves something to be desired and Areola has no issue with it.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:18 , Arthur Ferridge18mins: Yoro heaves one up to Fernandes and, in fairness, it’s a great pass. Fernandes is under pressure and can’t quite get it under control, though.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:17 , Arthur Ferridge17mins: Malick Diouf comes forward apace, but his cross is batted away by De Ligt.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:17 , Arthur Ferridge16mins: Hojlund pounces on a loose ball in the area and shoots well over. As clinical as ever from the Dane.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:16 , Arthur Ferridge15mins: Dorgu takes a tumble in the area after colliding with Todibo, but there will be no second penalty. Solid 50/50 from the pair.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:14 , Arthur Ferridge13mins: Wan-Bissaka piles the pressure on Heaven, but the United youngster just about works the ball back to Bayindir. United flow forward down the opposite flank, but Fernandes’ through ball is beyond Hojlund.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:12 , Arthur Ferridge12mins: Heaven puts the ball behind for a corner, which West Ham take short. Ward-Prowse's cross is blocked, and United take over possession.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:11 , Arthur Ferridge11mins: Hojlund harries Todibo in the backfield, but West Ham play out smartly. The Hammers are enjoying some solid spells in possession.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:09 , Arthur Ferridge8mins: Todibo wins the ball high up the pitch, but West Ham cannot capitalise on the territory, giving up a goal kick.
Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:08 , Arthur Ferridge7mins: Areola takes his first touch of the ball since dropping to Heaven and immediately hits it as far upfield as he can.
GOAL! Man United 1-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:05 , Arthur Ferridge5mins: Bruno Fernandes coolly dispatches the pen to score United’s first goal of the season.
PENALTY! Man United 0-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:05 , Arthur Ferridge4mins: Goodness me, what happened there? A clumsy claim from Alphonse Areola is dropped into the path of Ayden Heaven, and the keeper takes him out!
Man United 0-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:04 , Arthur Ferridge4mins: Dorgu skips away from Wan-Bissaka and is tripped up by Rodriguez. United free-kick.
Man United 0-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:03 , Arthur Ferridge3mins: A long ball is hit to El Diouf and he works hard to get on the end of it but is flagged offside.
Man United 0-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:02 , Arthur Ferridge1min: Positive early signs for West Ham as Jarrod Bowen gets on the ball for the first time.
He is dispossessed by Cunha and United counter at pace. Hojlund breaks away and has a go from the edge of the area, his shot rattling the corner of the post.
KICK-OFF: Man United 0-0 West Ham
Sunday 27 July 2025 00:01 , Arthur FerridgeUnited get us underway at MetLife Stadium.
Man United are sporting their new white-and-purple away strip, while West Ham are in their traditional claret, head to toe.
Here come the players
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:55 , Arthur FerridgeThe squads are out, and kick-off is just a few minutes away!
Nearly time for kick-off
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:50 , Arthur FerridgeJust ten minutes till we get underway!
Kante in the West Ham squad?
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:40 , Arthur FerridgeNo, not that Kante.
Former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is still happily plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad.
This is Mohamadou Kanté, formerly of Paris FC, who joined West Ham in 2024.
The 20-year-old midfielder could make his senior Hammers debut today.
United arrive at MetLife Stadium
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:34 , Arthur FerridgeUnited in the house 👋
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 26, 2025
El Hadji Malick Diouf makes an impression
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:30 , Arthur FerridgeEl Hadji Malick Diouf could make his West Ham debut today.
He has already made quite the impression on his West Ham teammates, particularly Nicklas Fullkrug...
Fülle is already a big fan of Malick 🙌 pic.twitter.com/q5FmC1YLxP
— West Ham United (@WestHam) July 26, 2025
Mbeumo absence explained
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:25 , Arthur FerridgeMan United have explained why Bryan Mbeumo is not in the squad tonight.
A statement posted on the club website reads: “Our head coach has decided not to field new boy Bryan Mbeumo in the MetLife Stadium encounter.
“The buy from Brentford is being eased into life with the Reds, as he is earlier in his pre-season preparations than the rest of the squad and is not quite ready to play a match yet.”
Graham Potter previews the tie
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:15 , Arthur FerridgeGraham Potter said he is looking forward to this afternoon’s test.
He told West Ham’s in-house media channels: “It is always nice to play Manchester United. It is about playing football for us now, and we need to get some minutes in the legs, adapt to some things tactically, learn about each other, and continue the process of real learning and developing the team, which you don’t get when the season starts as much. Its an important phase of the season.”
Curtain-raiser comes to an end
Saturday 26 July 2025 23:05 , Arthur FerridgeLest we forget, tonight’s event at MetLife Stadium is actually a double-header!
In the early fixture, Everton fall to Bournemouth 3-0.
Goals from Philip Billing, Dango Outtara, and Daniel Adu-Adjei tie that one up. David Moyes doesn’t look best pleased with the Toffees’ showing.
Let’s hope for more of the same goalmouth action in the United match!
Bryan Mbeumo left out
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:53 , Arthur FerridgeFor those of you who were staying up to catch a first look at Bryan Mbeumo in Man United colours, you can switch the kettle off. Ruben Amorim’s latest attacking signing isn’t in the matchday squad!
Man United XI
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:51 , Arthur FerridgeConfirmed United XI: Bayindir, De Ligt, Fernandes, Hojlund, Cunha, Dorgu, Yoro, Amad, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo
Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Fredricson, Leon, Maguire, Munro, Shaw, Casemiro, Collyer, Fletcher, Kone, Mount, Mantato, Obi, Williams
Man United team news
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:50 , Arthur FerridgeRuben Amorim names his XI.
🚨 Lining up for United in our #PLSummerSeries opener… 👊
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 26, 2025
Watch United v West Ham live on #MUTV from 00:00 BST on Sunday 📲
West Ham XI
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:49 , Arthur FerridgeWest Ham starting XI: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd, Diouf, Rodrigues, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Bowen, Fullkrug
Subs: Foderingham, Walker-Peters, Paqueta, Mavropanos, Guilherme, Cornet, Scarles, Potts, Irving, Casey, Marshall, Kante, Golambeckis, Orford, Fearon
West Ham team news
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:48 , Arthur FerridgeGraham Potter names his side to take on Man United.
The XI for our first game of the @premierleague Summer Series ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/Lxu9x6lgU7
— West Ham United (@WestHam) July 26, 2025
Amorim open to reintegrating outcasts
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:45 , Arthur FerridgeRuben Amorim will invite his transfer-listed players back into training if they cannot find a move away from the club this summer.
The Portuguese head coach, who left Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia out of the club’s pre-season squad to the United States, appears to be open to the idea of reintegration of those out in the cold.
"If we reach a point that they have to join the team, they will join the team, because they are our players,” Amorim said.
Tonight's weather
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:35 , Arthur FerridgeThe Club World Cup - and other sporting events held in the United States this summer - have been marred by lengthy lightning delays.
Such was the case in Chelsea’s round of 16 meeting with Benfica, and England Rugby’s Test against the United States in Washington, DC, last weekend.
But (touch wood) there is no thunder on the forecast tonight.
At kick-off, conditions are expected to be a balmy 25°C, with clouds. No rain or storms are expected, meaning this match should be completed without interruption.
Man United vs West Ham head-to-head
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:25 , Arthur FerridgeThe Hammers completed a rare Premier League double over the Red Devils last season, including a 2-0 success at Old Trafford in May.
Manchester United wins: 74
West Ham wins: 50
Draws: 32
Last time out at MetLife Stadium
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:15 , Arthur FerridgeCast your mind back a couple of weeks, and you might remember a little tournament called the Club World Cup.
Last time a football match was held at MetLife Stadium, traditionally home of the New York Jets, Chelsea were crowned world champions after downing Paris Saint-Germain 3-1, thanks to a Cole Palmer brace and Joao Pedro’s chip.
Will we see similar thrills tonight? Stay tuned to find out!
Standard Sport prediction
Saturday 26 July 2025 22:05 , Arthur FerridgeMan Utd lacked a cutting edge against Leeds last week, so it will be interesting to see the approach Amorim takes for this one.
The Portuguese head coach will have had an extra week to drill his philosophies and ideas into his squad, and the addition of Mbeumo means he is likely to have two of his first-choice front three on show.
Naturally, both managers will experiment and use the game to build up match sharpness, but United’s squad should have enough to get the win.
Man United to win, 2-1.
West Ham team news
Saturday 26 July 2025 21:55 , Arthur FerridgeAs for West Ham, they have included summer signings Walker-Peters and El Hadji Malick Diouf in their 29-man travelling party.
Edson Alvarez will join up with his team-mates after being granted a longer break following his exploits with Mexico at the Gold Cup earlier this summer.
However, Crysencio Summerville has not travelled as he continues his recovery from injury.
Man United team news
Saturday 26 July 2025 21:45 , Arthur FerridgeManchester United’s latest marquee signing Bryan Mbeumo could be in line for his first appearance in red.
Andre Onana is ruled out for much of pre-season after he sustained a hamstring injury.
Otherwise, United are at full-strength, but Lisandro Martinez, who is part of the travelling squad, will not play as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
How to watch
Saturday 26 July 2025 21:35 , Arthur FerridgeTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 11pm BST on Sky Sports Premier League, Main Event and Ultra HDR on Saturday, July 26, 2025 ahead of the overnight kick-off.
Live stream: Viewers can also stream the game live on MUTV. A 12-month subscription costs £29.99.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Good evening
Saturday 26 July 2025 21:28 , Arthur FerridgeHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Man United vs West Ham!
The Premier League Summer Series is back with a vengeance, with Bournemouth and Everton joining the Hammers and Red Devils Stateside.
Some new faces are expected to appear at MetLife Stadium tonight. Stay tuned for all team news and minute-by-minute match updates! We will be underway at 12.00am BST.
