Manchester United Suffers 17th Premier League Defeat, Falls to 16th After West Ham Loss

Manchester United suffered their 17th Premier League defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss to West Ham at Old Trafford, marking their ninth home defeat and continuing their worst domestic campaign in decades. Despite their recent Europa League semi-final success and an upcoming final against Tottenham, United's domestic form remains poor, leaving them precariously placed 16th in the league with just two games remaining. West Ham ended an eight-game winless run with goals from Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen, the former scoring from a cross created by ex-United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who played a key role in both goals. United made six changes from their European line-up, partly due to injuries, including a key early exit for defender Leny Yoro, highlighting squad fitness concerns ahead of the final. The loss underscores United’s defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency, with fans witnessing a season reminiscent of their last relegation campaign in 1973-74. While the Europa League final offers a chance for silverware and European qualification, the club faces a difficult domestic finish and the real threat of finishing near the relegation zone.