West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United | Šeško’s Last-Gasp
It was a night of high drama at the London Stadium as Manchester United snatched a 1-1 draw against a resilient West Ham United side. While the result ended Michael Carrick’s winning start as interim manager, the spirit shown to fight until the final whistle keeps United firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
Match Summary: A Tale of Two Halves
The first half was a cagey affair, with West Ham sitting deep in a compact 4-5-1 formation. United dominated possession but struggled to find a clinical edge. The closest the Reds came was a clever set-piece routine where Luke Shaw saw his goal-bound effort cleared off the line by former United man Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The game ignited shortly after the break. In the 50th minute, West Ham’s Tomas Soucek prodded home from close range after a pinpoint low cross from Jarrod Bowen, sending the home fans into a frenzy.
United thought they had responded quickly when Casemiro headed home from a Kobbie Mainoo cross, but a lengthy VAR review ruled the goal out for a marginal offside. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, it looked as though the Hammers would secure a massive three points.
The Savior: Benjamin Šeško
With 96 minutes on the clock, the pressure finally told. Bryan Mbeumo whipped in a dangerous delivery from the right, and substitute Benjamin Šeško produced an “outrageous” flick to guide the ball into the top corner. It was Šeško’s second injury-time goal in three games, cementing his reputation as a super-sub under Carrick.
What This Means for the Reds
While some may see this as two points dropped, the draw keeps United’s momentum alive. Michael Carrick remains unbeaten since taking charge, and the team showed a “never-say-die” attitude that was often missing earlier in the season.
United stay one point ahead of Chelsea in the race for the top four, setting up a massive end to the month.
