EPL: West Ham vs Manchester United: Magassa's Late Equalizer Secures Point

Magassa's first goal for West Ham secures draw against Man Utd

West Ham United snatch a point at Old Trafford as Soungoutou Magassa's late goal cancels out Diogo Dalot's strike, leaving the Hammers in the relegation zone and United eighth.

The game took a dramatic turn as Soungoutou Magassa hit the side netting, but Manchester United broke...

West Ham United salvaged a point with a late equaliser from Magassa, securing a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. This marks the first Premier League match between the two teams since July 2020 to end in a draw.

Manchester United dominated the game initially, but West Ham created the first big chance through Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass to Mateus Fernandes, whose shot was deflected behind by Casemiro. The hosts continued to push, but West Ham's defense held firm until Magassa's late goal.

The game was intense, with chances created at both ends. Jean-Clair Todibo and Bruno Fernandes had attempts blocked, while Casemiro blocked Jarrod Bowen's shot, and El Hadji Malick Diouf's effort went wide. Alphonse Areola made a crucial save in the 25th minute, tipping over Bryan Mbeumo's looped shot that was headed for the top corner.

Both teams were creating chances, but the goal was yet to be scored. The game was heating up, with players on both sides giving their all to take the lead. The tension was palpable, and it seemed like it was just a matter of time before someone broke the deadlock.

West Ham narrowly avoided conceding as Wan-Bissaka cleared Joshua Zirkzee's attempt off the line, and Todibo blocked Matheus Cunha's overhead kick. Bruno Fernandes also fired wide, but West Ham's defense held firm. The Hammers continued to defend resolutely, with Konstantinos Mavropanos and Todibo making crucial blocks.

West Ham created some chances of their own, with Jarrod Bowen's shot saved by Senne Lammens. Mbeumo had promising openings early in the second half, but Freddie Potts made a vital challenge, and Tomas Soucek's shot was blocked. Luke Shaw's effort went over, and the game remained intense, with both teams pushing for a goal.

The game took a dramatic turn as Soungoutou Magassa hit the side netting, but Manchester United broke the deadlock just before the hour mark. Casemiro's shot was deflected to Diogo Dalot, who calmly converted to give United the lead.

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West Ham pushed for an equaliser, and their efforts paid off in the 84th minute. Andy Irving's corner kick led to a scramble in the box, and Magassa was perfectly placed to score his first West Ham goal, equalising for the Hammers and securing a point at Old Trafford.

The game ended with West Ham securing a point, but they remain in the relegation zone. Debutant Mohamadou Kante had a chance to win it, but his shot went wide, and Bruno Fernandes had two late attempts that were off-target.

Manchester United's draw leaves them eighth in the table, with their third draw from the last five league games. The Red Devils will be disappointed to have dropped points at home, but West Ham will be relieved to have avoided defeat.