Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United in the Premier League on Thursday, 04 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Manchester United and West Ham United played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. The game started cautiously, with Manchester United picking up an early yellow card for Ayden Heaven in the 8th minute, and West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf booked in the 37th. At half-time, Manchester United made a change with Leny Yoro replacing Ayden Heaven, and they broke the deadlock when Diogo Dalot scored in the 58th minute. Coming off a mixed run of draws and a loss in recent league games, United looked to build on their possession dominance but couldn’t hold the lead.

Further substitutions followed for Manchester United, with Patrick Dorgu coming on for Diogo Dalot in the 68th, Manuel Ugarte for Matheus Cunha in the 77th, and Mason Mount for Joshua Zirkzee in the 78th. West Ham, who had been on a patchy form with wins, a draw and a loss lately, equalised through Soungoutou Magassa in the 83rd minute, just as they brought on Andrew Irving for Freddie Potts and Mohamadou Kanté for Tomáš Souček. Aaron Wan-Bissaka picked up a yellow for West Ham in the 78th, and Manchester United’s Luke Shaw was booked in the 85th before being replaced by Lisandro Martínez in the 88th, while West Ham subbed Maximilian Kilman for Callum Wilson in the 87th. Both sides shared the points in a match that reflected their inconsistent recent results.

Manchester United controlled the ball with 65% possession, allowing them to dictate much of the play, while West Ham sat deeper with 35% but matched them in corners at six apiece, showing threat from set pieces. Successful dribbles were close, with United edging it at 64 to West Ham’s 61, pointing to both teams’ ability to beat defenders in tight spaces. Yellow cards were even at two each, reflecting a competitive but not overly heated encounter, and United used all five substitutions compared to West Ham’s three, which helped them manage energy late on, though no assists, penalties or injury-time goals were recorded to swing the result.

The substitution pattern saw Manchester United make early and frequent changes, like Leny Yoro coming on for Ayden Heaven at half-time and later swaps such as Patrick Dorgu for Diogo Dalot, while West Ham’s adjustments came later, including double changes in the 83rd minute with Andrew Irving replacing Freddie Potts and Mohamadou Kanté for Tomáš Souček.

The match’s turning points centred on the goals, with Diogo Dalot putting Manchester United ahead in the 58th minute after a half-time substitution that saw Leny Yoro replace the booked Ayden Heaven. West Ham fought back late, equalising through Soungoutou Magassa in the 83rd, coinciding with their substitutions of Andrew Irving for Freddie Potts and Mohamadou Kanté for Tomáš Souček. Disciplinary actions added tension, including early yellows for Ayden Heaven and El Hadji Malick Diouf, plus later bookings for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw, who was then subbed off for Lisandro Martínez.

A key shift came with Manchester United’s multiple changes, such as Patrick Dorgu for Diogo Dalot and Mason Mount for Joshua Zirkzee, but West Ham’s Maximilian Kilman replacing Callum Wilson in the 87th helped them hold firm for the draw.

Manchester United lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Diogo Dalot making an impact from the wing-back role by scoring the opener before being replaced by Patrick Dorgu. Partnerships like Luke Shaw in defence, who picked up a late yellow before Lisandro Martínez came on, and midfield adjustments with Manuel Ugarte subbing for Matheus Cunha, showed their intent to control the game. Joshua Zirkzee featured up front until Mason Mount took his place, while early changes included Leny Yoro for Ayden Heaven to steady the backline.

West Ham United set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on players like Soungoutou Magassa to deliver in attack with his equalising goal, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in defence who earned a yellow card. Midfield saw Tomáš Souček and Freddie Potts start before being replaced by Mohamadou Kanté and Andrew Irving in a double change, while Callum Wilson made way for Maximilian Kilman late on. El Hadji Malick Diouf’s early booking highlighted their combative approach in the wide areas.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match was Alphonse Areola, who stood out for West Ham with three crucial saves despite conceding one goal, alongside six clearances and four punches that helped repel Manchester United’s pressure. His performance was key in earning the draw, showcasing strong handling and distribution under sustained possession from the hosts.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham United (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)

Manchester United have just drawn 1-1 at home to West Ham United, leaving them in eighth place on 22 points after a run of recent draws mixed with a win and a loss. They now face Wolverhampton Wanderers on 2025-12-08 at 20:00, with Wolves currently bottom in 20th on just two points, offering United a chance to climb towards European spots if they can secure a victory and build on their form.

West Ham United have just drawn 1-1 away to Manchester United, keeping them in 18th on 12 points following a sequence of wins, draws and a loss in their latest league outings. Their next test is against Brighton & Hove Albion on 2025-12-07 at 14:00, with Brighton sitting seventh on 22 points, making it a tough fixture where West Ham will need to dig deep to pull further from the relegation zone.

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