Premier League Regular Season - 14

Manchester United 1 - 1 FT West Ham

Old Trafford

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Thu, Dec 4
Manchester United
1-1
West Ham
⚡ Intensity 19
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 80
United's Lead Falls Late Against Hammers

Wan-Bissaka's Masterclass Silences Old Trafford as West Ham Snatches Parity

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Manchester United's collapse from a winning position against West Ham exposes their fragility when Intensity demands late composure.

From Control to Chaos: How the Favorite Faltered

United dominated the first hour with 65% possession and a barrage of 16 shots, yet the Balance tilted catastrophically in the final 30 minutes. D. Dalot's 58th-minute opener—arriving after relentless pressure—should have buried a West Ham side languishing in 18th place with a -12 goal difference. Instead, Aaron Wan-Bissaka orchestrated a defensive masterclass that left the home crowd gasping. The Hammers' full-back (8.6 rating) delivered two key passes while suffocating United's wing play—a paradox given his summer arrival from Old Trafford. His positioning forced United's 27 attempted shots into inefficiency; only 7 found the target.

The Stakes Shift: Magassa's Equalizer Reframes Everything

S. Magassa's 84th-minute leveler wasn't just a goal—it was an Upset crystallizing in real time. The pre-match model favored United at 68% probability. A draw against a team in freefall form represented an 8.0 upset score, yet West Ham forced it through relentless set-piece pressure. Twelve corners combined with Noussair Mazraoui's 8.3-rated defensive heroics couldn't seal the win. Amad Diallo's three key passes (7.7 rating) promised attacking fluency, yet the final ball betrayed United's ambitions. The Lead Changes narrative—2 momentum swings, 1 tied period—tells the story of a match that refused narrative simplicity.

Why This Draw Stings Harder Than a Loss

United (8th, 22 points) squandered a chance to close the gap on the top four. West Ham (18th, 12 points) claimed a point that feels like a reprieve from the abyss. The Hammers' 3 saves versus United's 1 underscores defensive resilience, not luck. This wasn't a robbery—it was a tactical recalibration where Wan-Bissaka's MOTM performance proved that form transcends pedigree.

Key Questions

What made Aaron Wan-Bissaka the Man of the Match?

Two key passes, imperious positioning, and relentless wing-play suffocation forced United's 27 shots into inefficiency. His 8.6 rating reflected defensive dominance against former club.

Did Manchester United's possession advantage matter?

65% possession yielded only 4 shots on target versus West Ham's 3. Quality over quantity failed; Intensity without precision equals wasted Stakes.

Why was this result an upset?

West Ham (68% underdog) forced a draw despite 18th-place form and -12 goal difference. An unexpected draw against favorites = 8.0 upset score.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
65%
35%
Manchester United 65%
West Ham 35%
Shots
16
11
Manchester United 16
West Ham 11
Shots on Target
4
3
Manchester United 4
West Ham 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.33
0.77
Manchester United 1.33
West Ham 0.77
Passes
534
289
Manchester United 534
West Ham 289
Pass Accuracy
81%
72%
Manchester United 81%
West Ham 72%
Corners
6
6
Manchester United 6
West Ham 6
Fouls
13
9
Manchester United 13
West Ham 9
Yellow Cards
2
2
Manchester United 2
West Ham 2
Red Cards
0
0
Manchester United 0
West Ham 0

Match Events

8' 🟨 A. Heaven
M. Diouf 🟨 37'
HT
46' 🔄 A. Heaven L. Yoro
58' D. Dalot
68' 🔄 D. Dalot P. Dorgu
77' 🔄 M. Cunha M. Ugarte
78' 🔄 J. Zirkzee M. Mount
A. Wan-Bissaka 🟨 79'
F. Potts A. Irving 🔄 83'
T. Soucek M. Kante 🔄 83'
S. Magassa 84'
86' 🟨 L. Shaw
C. Wilson M. Kilman 🔄 87'
88' 🔄 L. Shaw L. Martinez
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Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Manchester United

Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
93
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Noussair Mazraoui
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
Ayden Heaven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Luke Shaw
NPC
NPC
88
minutes
88
minutes
51%
pass acc
6.2
rating
Midfielders
Amad Diallo
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
43%
pass acc
Casemiro
MAGNET
MAGNET
76
activity
76
activity
57
passes
19
duels
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
key passes
5
key passes
0
assists
60%
pass acc
Diogo Dalot
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Forwards
Bryan Mbeumo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
93
total mins
Started
entry
Matheus Cunha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
late mins
13
late mins
77
total mins
77
entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
late mins
12
late mins
78
total mins
78
entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
48
total mins
Started
entry
Patrick Dorgu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
25
total mins
Started
entry
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Lisandro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
5
total mins
Started
entry
Kobbie Mainoo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Mason Mount
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
15
total mins
Started
entry
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
Started
entry
Shea Lacey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry

West Ham

Goalkeepers
Alphonse Aréola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
93
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
27%
pass acc
Konstantinos Mavropanos
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
Jean-Clair Todibo
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
2
interceptions
2
blocks
El Hadji Malick Diouf
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
cleanups
5
cleanups
4
interceptions
1
blocks
Midfielders
Soungoutou Magassa
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
Freddie Potts
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Tomáš Souček
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
Jarrod Bowen
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
fouls won
5
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
Mateus Fernandes
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
Callum Wilson
NPC
NPC
87
minutes
87
minutes
5%
pass acc
6.6
rating
BENCH
Mads Hermansen
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
6
total mins
Started
entry
Ezra Mayers
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Guido Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Andy Irving
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
George Earthy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
Callum Marshall
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
26/07/2025 Manchester United 2 - 1 West Ham Premier League - Summer Series MetLife Stadium
11/05/2025 Manchester United 0 - 2 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
27/10/2024 West Ham 2 - 1 Manchester United Premier League London Stadium
04/02/2024 Manchester United 3 - 0 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
23/12/2023 West Ham 2 - 0 Manchester United Premier League London Stadium
07/05/2023 West Ham 1 - 0 Manchester United Premier League London Stadium
01/03/2023 Manchester United 3 - 1 West Ham FA Cup Old Trafford
30/10/2022 Manchester United 1 - 0 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
22/01/2022 Manchester United 1 - 0 West Ham Premier League Old Trafford
22/09/2021 Manchester United 0 - 1 West Ham League Cup Old Trafford
26/07/2025
Premier League - Summer Series MetLife Stadium
11/05/2025
Premier League Old Trafford
27/10/2024
Premier League London Stadium
04/02/2024
Premier League Old Trafford
23/12/2023
Premier League London Stadium
07/05/2023
Premier League London Stadium
01/03/2023
FA Cup Old Trafford
30/10/2022
Premier League Old Trafford
22/01/2022
Premier League Old Trafford
22/09/2021
League Cup Old Trafford
Manchester United Win
West Ham Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 14 33 27 7 +20 WArsenal 2 - 0 Brentford (03-12-2025)DChelsea 1 - 1 Arsenal (30-11-2025)WArsenal 4 - 1 Tottenham (23-11-2025)DSunderland 2 - 2 Arsenal (08-11-2025)WBurnley 0 - 2 Arsenal (01-11-2025)
2 Manchester City 14 28 32 16 +16 WFulham 4 - 5 Manchester City (02-12-2025)WManchester City 3 - 2 Leeds (29-11-2025)LNewcastle 2 - 1 Manchester City (22-11-2025)WManchester City 3 - 0 Liverpool (09-11-2025)WManchester City 3 - 1 Bournemouth (02-11-2025)
3 Aston Villa 14 27 20 14 +6 WBrighton 3 - 4 Aston Villa (03-12-2025)WAston Villa 1 - 0 Wolves (30-11-2025)WLeeds 1 - 2 Aston Villa (23-11-2025)WAston Villa 4 - 0 Bournemouth (09-11-2025)LLiverpool 2 - 0 Aston Villa (01-11-2025)
4 Chelsea 14 24 25 15 +10 LLeeds 3 - 1 Chelsea (03-12-2025)DChelsea 1 - 1 Arsenal (30-11-2025)WBurnley 0 - 2 Chelsea (22-11-2025)WChelsea 3 - 0 Wolves (08-11-2025)WTottenham 0 - 1 Chelsea (01-11-2025)
5 Crystal Palace 14 23 18 11 +7 WBurnley 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (03-12-2025)LCrystal Palace 1 - 2 Manchester United (30-11-2025)WWolves 0 - 2 Crystal Palace (22-11-2025)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Brighton (09-11-2025)WCrystal Palace 2 - 0 Brentford (01-11-2025)
6 Sunderland 14 23 18 14 +4 DLiverpool 1 - 1 Sunderland (03-12-2025)WSunderland 3 - 2 Bournemouth (29-11-2025)LFulham 1 - 0 Sunderland (22-11-2025)DSunderland 2 - 2 Arsenal (08-11-2025)DSunderland 1 - 1 Everton (03-11-2025)
7 Brighton 14 22 24 20 +4 LBrighton 3 - 4 Aston Villa (03-12-2025)WNottingham Forest 0 - 2 Brighton (30-11-2025)WBrighton 2 - 1 Brentford (22-11-2025)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Brighton (09-11-2025)WBrighton 3 - 0 Leeds (01-11-2025)
8 Manchester United 14 22 22 21 +1 DManchester United 1 - 1 West Ham (04-12-2025)WCrystal Palace 1 - 2 Manchester United (30-11-2025)LManchester United 0 - 1 Everton (24-11-2025)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester United (08-11-2025)DNottingham Forest 2 - 2 Manchester United (01-11-2025)
9 Liverpool 14 22 21 21 0 DLiverpool 1 - 1 Sunderland (03-12-2025)WWest Ham 0 - 2 Liverpool (30-11-2025)LLiverpool 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-11-2025)LManchester City 3 - 0 Liverpool (09-11-2025)WLiverpool 2 - 0 Aston Villa (01-11-2025)
10 Everton 14 21 15 17 -2 WBournemouth 0 - 1 Everton (02-12-2025)LEverton 1 - 4 Newcastle (29-11-2025)WManchester United 0 - 1 Everton (24-11-2025)WEverton 2 - 0 Fulham (08-11-2025)DSunderland 1 - 1 Everton (03-11-2025)
11 Tottenham 14 19 23 18 +5 DNewcastle 2 - 2 Tottenham (02-12-2025)LTottenham 1 - 2 Fulham (29-11-2025)LArsenal 4 - 1 Tottenham (23-11-2025)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester United (08-11-2025)LTottenham 0 - 1 Chelsea (01-11-2025)
12 Newcastle 14 19 19 18 +1 DNewcastle 2 - 2 Tottenham (02-12-2025)WEverton 1 - 4 Newcastle (29-11-2025)WNewcastle 2 - 1 Manchester City (22-11-2025)LBrentford 3 - 1 Newcastle (09-11-2025)LWest Ham 3 - 1 Newcastle (02-11-2025)
13 Brentford 14 19 21 22 -1 LArsenal 2 - 0 Brentford (03-12-2025)WBrentford 3 - 1 Burnley (29-11-2025)LBrighton 2 - 1 Brentford (22-11-2025)WBrentford 3 - 1 Newcastle (09-11-2025)LCrystal Palace 2 - 0 Brentford (01-11-2025)
14 Bournemouth 14 19 21 24 -3 LBournemouth 0 - 1 Everton (02-12-2025)LSunderland 3 - 2 Bournemouth (29-11-2025)DBournemouth 2 - 2 West Ham (22-11-2025)LAston Villa 4 - 0 Bournemouth (09-11-2025)LManchester City 3 - 1 Bournemouth (02-11-2025)
15 Fulham 14 17 19 22 -3 LFulham 4 - 5 Manchester City (02-12-2025)WTottenham 1 - 2 Fulham (29-11-2025)WFulham 1 - 0 Sunderland (22-11-2025)LEverton 2 - 0 Fulham (08-11-2025)WFulham 3 - 0 Wolves (01-11-2025)
16 Nottingham Forest 14 15 14 22 -8 WWolves 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-12-2025)LNottingham Forest 0 - 2 Brighton (30-11-2025)WLiverpool 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest (22-11-2025)WNottingham Forest 3 - 1 Leeds (09-11-2025)DNottingham Forest 2 - 2 Manchester United (01-11-2025)
17 Leeds 14 14 16 26 -10 WLeeds 3 - 1 Chelsea (03-12-2025)LManchester City 3 - 2 Leeds (29-11-2025)LLeeds 1 - 2 Aston Villa (23-11-2025)LNottingham Forest 3 - 1 Leeds (09-11-2025)LBrighton 3 - 0 Leeds (01-11-2025)
18 West Ham 14 12 16 28 -12 DManchester United 1 - 1 West Ham (04-12-2025)LWest Ham 0 - 2 Liverpool (30-11-2025)DBournemouth 2 - 2 West Ham (22-11-2025)WWest Ham 3 - 2 Burnley (08-11-2025)WWest Ham 3 - 1 Newcastle (02-11-2025)
19 Burnley 14 10 15 28 -13 LBurnley 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (03-12-2025)LBrentford 3 - 1 Burnley (29-11-2025)LBurnley 0 - 2 Chelsea (22-11-2025)LWest Ham 3 - 2 Burnley (08-11-2025)LBurnley 0 - 2 Arsenal (01-11-2025)
20 Wolves 14 2 7 29 -22 LWolves 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-12-2025)LAston Villa 1 - 0 Wolves (30-11-2025)LWolves 0 - 2 Crystal Palace (22-11-2025)LChelsea 3 - 0 Wolves (08-11-2025)LFulham 3 - 0 Wolves (01-11-2025)