Follow live coverage as Manchester United face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United FC 0 - 2 West Ham United FC
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:25The full-time whistle blows at Old Trafford to a chorus of boos as Manchester United succumb to a 2-0 defeat against West Ham. The result means the home side drop to 16th in the Premier League table. For the visitors, they move above United into 15th place with 40 points. After a positive start by the Red Devils, it was the Hammers who took the lead through a Tomas Soucek flick. It was great work from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mohammed Kudus in the United penalty area before the latter fired in a low cross towards the path of Soucek. The Hammers extended their lead after former United defender Wan-Bissaka assisted captain Jarrod Bowen to calmly slot past Altay Bayindir. The home side had numerous chances to halve the deficit, but for some bad finishing and excellent goalkeeping. Alphonse Areola denied Rasmus Hojlund in the 79th minute with a magnificant close-range save. In what has been a poor league season for the Red Devils, they will turn their attention to the UEFA Europa League final where they will face Tottenham on 21st May 2025. For the Hammers, they record a league double over United for the first time since 2006-07. Ruben Amorim's men created a number of chances but lacked the cutting edge and this was reflected through an xG of 2.28. On the other hand, Graham Potter's side were able to finish their chances and this was highlighted through an xG of 1.56. Thank you for reading and take care!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:14FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-2 WEST HAM
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:13CHANCE! Poor from Lindelof as he carelessly gives the ball away to Ward-Prowse. The former Southampton midfielder drives into the Manchester United penalty area but sees his effort well saved by Bayindir's dangling right leg.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:12It seems like United have conceded defeat as they struggle to maintain possession of the ball. The West Ham supporters are celebrating with chants for their players and will be hoping their team can keep a clean sheet. The home side will lose to the visitors after going unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League home games against the Hammers (W13 D3).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:06We will have six minutes of additional time.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:05Only Bournemouth (15) have scored more goals in the final 10 minutes of Premier League games this season than Manchester United (13), with four of their last six league goals coming in that period. United will be hoping to continue that record in the final few minutes of this game.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
16:04CLOSE! There is turmoil in the West Ham penalty area as the visitors fail to clear their lines. The ball falls to Amass, who fires in a shot with his left foot. The young United midfielder sees his effort ricochet off a West Ham defender and fall into the path of Mainoo, who is unable to direct his effort towards goal.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:59Even though the home side are losing 2-0, they are not giving up and creating numerous chances. Unfortunately for them, they are coming up against a resolute West Ham defence and a goalkeeper in form!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:58Substitution Jean-Clair Dimitri Roger Todibo Konstantinos Mavropanos
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15:58Substitution Vladimír Coufal Emerson Palmieri dos Santos
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:58Substitution Amad Diallo Traoré Christian Dannemann Eriksen
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:57WHAT A SAVE! Fernandes delivers an exquisite free-kick from the left flank into the West Ham penalty area. Maguire gets a header to the ball, which somehow ends up falling to Hojlund. The Denmark international thinks he has scored but for a magnificent save from Areola! The rebound falls to Lindelof but his effort is blocked!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:55SAVE! Another corner kick is delivered from the right-hand side and Maguire manages to make contact but sees his point blank header safely collected by Areola. United are pushing for a goal here!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:53MISS! Diallo whips in a corner from the right-hand side, but Maguire sees his header fly whiskers past Areola's right-hand post!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:52SAVE! Fernandes pings a long ball to Diallo, who runs towards the West Ham goal. The Ivorian drives at Kilman in the penalty area before playing a nice pass to Hojlund on his right. However, the Denmark international sees his effort saved by the feet of Areola!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:49The home supporters are silent. It is the travelling fans who are making all the noise. Ruben Amorim will be hoping to forget this Premier League season and instead focus on winning the UEFA Europa League on 21st May 2025.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:48Substitution Mohammed Kudus Carlos Soler Barragán
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:48Substitution Jarrod Bowen Niclas Füllkrug
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:47As it stands, West Ham are moving up to 15th in the Premier League table. This result will see United drop to 16th place with 39 points on the board.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:44MISS! Fernandes whips in another fine cross from the right flank but Hojlund manages to head past Areola's far post! The Denmark international has had plenty of opportunities to get a goal in this game.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:42CLOSE! Moments after coming on, Garnacho is in the thick of the action! Diallo finds space on the right flank before delivering a teasing cross into the path of Garnacho. However, the Argentina international somehow ends up shooting into the side netting!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:39Substitution Guido Rodríguez Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:36Yellow Card Aaron William Cresswell
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15:34Substitution Mason Tony Mount Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:34Substitution Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu Larsson
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:33CHANCE! The home side want a penalty! Diallo drives into the West Ham penalty area but goes down after seemingly colliding with Soucek and Coufal, but the referee is not interested. The ball falls to Mount but the former Chelsea midfielder sees his powerful effort parried away by Areola!
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15:33Goal Jarrod Bowen
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:27Substitution Luke Paul Hoare Shaw Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf
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15:27Substitution Leny Olivier Yoro Jacob Harry Maguire
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:26Worrying signs for Ruben Amorim as Yoro goes down injured holding his foot. Maguire is ready to come on.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:25If West Ham win today, they will complete their first league double over the Red Devils since 2006-07. For the home side, this will be their 17th league defeat of the season.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:23CHANCE! West Ham come out of the blocks with Kudus getting away from Fernandes on the left-hand side of the United penalty area. The Ghana international plays a pass back to Ward-Prowse, who sees his tame effort safely collected by Bayindir.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:21We are back underway for the second half at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:16Ruben Amorim's men have struggled to test Areola's goal in the first half and this is reflected through an xG of 0.37. On the other hand, West Ham have taken their opportunities in the final third and this is highlighted through an xG of 0.81.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:13The half-time whistle blows at Old Trafford as Manchester United trail West Ham 1-0. The home side started the game positively with Amad Diallo teeing up Bruno Fernandes just outside the penalty area, but the Portugal international blazed his effort over Alphonse Areola's crossbar. The Hammers grew into the game and eventually took the lead through Tomas Soucek. Former United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka played a lovely through ball to Mohammed Kudus, before the Ghana international fired in a cross towards the far post, which was flicked into the net by Soucek. Rasmus Hojlund had multiple opportunities to equalise for the Red Devils but has struggled to seriously test Areola's goal. The Opta predictor currently has the visitors as favourites to take the three points from here with a 57% chance.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:06HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-1 WEST HAM
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:05We will have two minutes of additional time.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:04Bowen finds some space on the right flank. The Hammers captain drives forward with intent but his cross is well blocked by Shaw for a corner kick. The resulting corner from Ward-Prowse is cleared by the United defence.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:03West Ham win a corner kick on the left-hand side of the pitch. Ward-Prowse takes the corner but sees his delivery headed out by Mount for another corner. The second corner is also well defended by the Hammers and the ball is recycled all the way back to Areola.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
15:00Good news for United fans as Hojlund picks himself back up and returns to the pitch. The former Atalanta forward has had multiple opportunities to get United back into this game and will be hoping to get on the scoresheet.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:58The referee stops play as Hojlund goes down after colliding with Kilman. The Denmark international seems to be experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:57Wan-Bissaka will be hoping to make an impact against his former side today. The Hammers' defender signed for the visitors in August 2024 after spending five years at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:54MISS! Mount retrieves possession of the ball in the middle of the pitch before picking out Hojlund with a lovely through ball. The former Atalanta forward is able to connect his right foot with the ball but sees his shot go wide of Areola's goal.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:53OVER! Diallo has been lively in this first half. The Ivory Coast international finds space on the right flank before picking out Hojlund. The Denmark international is able to get away from his man but sees his wild effort blaze over Areola's crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:50United are really struggling here. Ward-Prowse whips in a dangerous cross from the right-hand side of the pitch, but the ball is cleared out by the United defence for a Hammers corner kick.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:48OVER! West Ham are starting to find some joy as Kudus picks up the ball and run towards the United goal. The Ghana international sees an opportunity to shoot but slices his effort over Bayindir's crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:44Assist Mohammed Kudus
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:43Goal Tomáš Souček
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:43Mazraoui finds some space on the left flank before spraying a pass to Hojlund in the West Ham penalty area. The Denmark international rifles in a low cross towards Areola's goal but once again, Kilman clears the danger away.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:40The West Ham supporters are not happy as referee Jarred Gillett stops plays after getting in the way of Bowen. The home side are given the ball as the ball came off a United player first. Soucek protests the decision but the referee does not change his mind.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:37United are struggling to keep possession of the ball now. A through ball is played to Mainoo in the West Ham half, but the England international is robbed by Kilman and the Hammers' defence clear the danger away.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:35The home side started this game on the front foot, but the Hammers have settled down and are starting to pass the ball around in midfield. Graham Potter will be hoping for more opportunities for the visitors after that big chance for Kilman earlier on.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:33This has been a bright opening 12 minutes from both teams, who sit 15th and 17th in the Premier League table. Both sides will be hoping for a win as the season almost reaches its conclusion.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:29SAVE! A long ball is whipped into the path of Diallo on the right flank. The Ivorian collects the ball and heads into the West Ham penalty area. He stands up Wan-Bissaka before firing in a shot which is parried away by Areola. The ball kindly falls to Fernandes, who blazes his effort over the crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:27CHANCE! Just as United are dominating the opening exchanges, they give away a free-kick on the left-hand side of the pitch. Ward-Prowse whips in the set-piece into the United penalty area but Kilman heads over Bayindir's goal. That was a good chance for the Hammers!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:25The home side have started this game confidently with the midfield keeping possession of the ball. The away side are struggling to keep up here.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:24OVER! Diallo finds space on the right-hand side of the West Ham penalty area. Instead of driving towards goal, the winger sprays a pass towards Fernandes just outside the penalty area. The Portugal international decides to shoot first time but sees his effort sail over Areola's crossbar!
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:21To emphasise how poor Manchester United have been this season, the home side's 16 Premier League defeats this campaign are their most in a league campaign since finishing 13th in 1989-90 (also 16), while they last lost more times in a league season in 1973-74 (20), suffering relegation that season.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:17We are underway for the first half at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
14:16The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in sunny Manchester. The home side will be looking to pick up the three points today as they are without a win in their last six Premier League games (D2 L4). Graham Potter will come into this game in a buoyant mood having not lost to the Red Devils in his last three league games (W2 D1). He won 2-1 on his last visit to Old Trafford with Brighton in August 2022.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:49Meanwhile, Graham Potter has made three changes to his starting XI which drew against Tottenham in last week’s 1-1 encounter. Vladimir Coufal, Guido Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse all come into the starting XI with Emerson, Lucas Paqueta and Niclas Fullkrug dropping to the bench. Jarrod Bowen plays up front with Mohammed Kudus. The Hammers captain has been in fine form for the visitors, with only Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes (both six) having been directly involved in more Premier League goals since the beginning of April than Bowen (five – three goals, two assists).
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45Ruben Amorim has made a host of changes from the starting line-up that reached the UEFA Europa League final on Thursday. Altay Bayindir comes in to replace Andre Onana in the United goal. Harry Amass replaces Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount makes his first Old Trafford start since November 2024. The former Chelsea midfielder is coming into this game after scoring a brace against Athletic Club on Thursday night. Amad Diallo also returns to the Red Devils starting XI after coming off the bench in the last couple of games.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45WEST HAM UNITED SUBS: Lukasz Fabianski, Carlos Soler, Lucas Paqueta, Niclas Fullkrug, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Luis Guilherme, Edson Alvarez, Emerson, Evan Ferguson.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45WEST HAM UNITED (3-5-2): Alphonse Areola; Aaron Cresswell, Maximilian Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodriguez, Vladimir Coufal; Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, Tom Heaton, Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayindir; Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui; Harry Amass, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo; Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes; Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after salvaging a 1-1 draw against Tottenham in last week’s Premier League encounter at the London Stadium. A 28th-minute goal from captain Jarrod Bowen cancelled out Wilson Odobert’s opener for Tottenham. The Hammers have been winless in their last eight league games, having not won since defeating Leicester City 2-0 on 27th February 2025. The last time the Hammers endured a long winless run in the competition was in May 2011 (nine games). However, after defeating the Red Devils 2-1 in October 2024, Graham Potter’s men will be looking to complete their first league double over today’s opponents since 2006-07.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45Hosts Manchester United return to action after cementing their place in the UEFA Europa League final after dismantling Athletic Club 4-1 (7-1 on aggregate) in mid-week. Goals from Casemiro, Rasmus Hojlund and a brace from Mason Mount ensure the Red Devils have an opportunity to win a European trophy and cement a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. In terms of the Premier League, the home side have been poor this season, languishing in 15th place in the table. Ruben Amorim’s side are currently two points ahead of today’s opponents, who sit in 17th place. The good news for the Red Devils is that they are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League home games against the Hammers (W13 D3), winning each of their last four without conceding.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
13:45Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs West Ham United
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