Manchester United Defeated by West Ham

Manchester United faced a contentious 2-1 defeat to West Ham, where Erik ten Hag's side saw a VAR decision overturn a late penalty call, leading to Jarrod Bowen's winning goal. United missed numerous chances, notably Diogo Dalot's open-goal miss, and despite a strong first-half performance, they failed to capitalize, with Crysencio Summerville initially putting West Ham ahead. Ten Hag expressed frustration, marking this as the third instance of perceived VAR injustice this season, arguing that the penalty decision was neither clear nor obvious. Concurrently, Manchester United's struggles extended to the Europa League, where they drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce, marking their third consecutive draw in the competition. These results highlight Ten Hag's difficulties with squad rotation and injuries, as well as criticism for strategic decisions, such as playing Noussair Mazraoui in an unconventional role. The team faces pressure to improve finishing and consistency to avoid further setbacks in both domestic and European competitions.