Rasmus Hojlund scored in his fourth consecutive Premier League match on his 21st birthday, as Manchester United defeated West Ham 3-0 at Old Trafford. In addition, Alejandro Garnacho scored twice, leaving the visitors to lament a series of squandered opportunities. United surpass their rivals and move into sixth place in the Premier League standings, trailing fourth-place Tottenham by six points.
Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Old Trafford host Manchester United defeated West Ham 3-0.
Despite having more opportunities in the opposing third than the hosts, the Hammers were unable to capitalize, whereas United were clinical.
Midway through the first half, Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring after Casemiro outraced James Ward-Prowse to guide the ball into his path. The Denmark international scored in his fourth consecutive Premier League match by deftly firing into the corner after weaving past Nayef Aguerd.
Emerson squandered a favorable opportunity for the Hammers three minutes following the resumption. It was in vain, as the hosts doubled the lead within sixty seconds, thanks to Garnacho cutting inside the Italian and deflecting off Aguerd’s effort, which effectively eliminated Lukasz Fabianski.
The Hammers’ finest opportunity to reestablish themselves in the game was thwarted by Jarrod Bowen’s deft sliding challenge from Diogo Dalot, and they quickly fell further behind.
Kalvin Phillips maintained his disastrоus start to his loan transfer by surrendering the ball in midfield to Scott McTominay, a fellow substitute, who then passed it to Garnacho, who finished it into the net.
In the second half, Lisandro Martinez, who has missed the majority of the season due to a foot ιnjury, limping off with a knee complaint was the only negаtive aspect of a perfect day for Erik Ten Hag’s squad.
The victory advances the Red Devils to sixth place in the Premier League standings, surpassing West Ham.