Bruno Fernandes hit a post as Manchester United awaited a Premier League home goal against West Ham on Thursday.
Former United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleared Joshua Zirkzee’s first-half effort before Bruno Fernandes fired against the woodwork as the game reached half-time scoreless, meaning the hosts last scored at Old Trafford more than 135 minutes ago.
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“Zirkzee does a really good job of deflecting it towards goal,” former United captain Neville told Sky Sports, calling Wan-Bissaka’s intervention “really important”.
“He comes back and Bruno Fernandes’ shot hits the post. So close.”
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Man United v West Ham: ‘No urgency’
United, who would move into fifth place with victory, dominated possession but the third-placed Hammers had a prolonged period of momentum at the start of a half containing three attempts on target between the sides.
West Ham needed to win to move out of the relegation zone by moving one point above Leeds United.
“The game has no rhythm or tempo – no urgency – and that suits West Ham,” Neville said. “It’s up to the home team to inject something into the game.”
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Man United team vs West Ham
United made three changes, bringing in Noussair Mazraoui, Ayden Heaven and Matheus Cunha, returning from injury.
Defenders Matthijs de Ligt – ruled out due to a minor injury – as well as Leny Yoro and midfielder Mason Mount made way.
Defender Harry Maguire and forward Benjamin Sesko were unavailable due to injuries suffered against Spurs on November 8.
Manchester United starting lineup: Sonne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Ama Ama Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Birth, Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee, Matheus Cunha.
Man United substitutes: Altay Bayindir, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Shea Lacey
West Ham team against Manchester United
West Ham made a forced change with Lucas Paqueta suspended after being sent off against the Reds, so Tomas Soucek joined their midfield.
Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, defender Igor Julio, midfielder Oliver Scarles, wingers Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme as well as striker Niclas Fullkrug were injured.
West Ham starting XI: Alphonse Areola, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Constantinos de Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, The Hadji Malick Diouf, Bowen Jarro, Magassa Tomas, Fredie Pots, Fernandes Mato, Callum Wilson
West Ham substitutes: Mads Hermansen, Kyle Walker-Peters, Maximilian Kilman, Guido Rodriguez, Andy Irving, George Earthy, Callum Marshall, Mohamadou Kante, Ezra Mayers
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Kick-off on Thursday was at 8:00 p.m. GMT (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
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Manchester United vs West Ham Stats
- United are unbeaten in their last 17 top-flight matches played on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, winning the last eight in a row.
- They have lost nine of their last league matches in December, including the last three without scoring.
- Only Chelsea and Manchester City (both 5.07) have bettered United’s shots on target per game average by 5 in the Premier League this season.
- Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus is the only player in the 2025/26 division who can match Bruno Fernandes’ tally of five assists.
- Bruno Fernandes’ total of 21 failed attempts to tackle a dribbling player is second only to Wolves’ Joao Gomes (23).
- West Ham have lost two of their 13 Premier League matches held on a Thursday
- The Hammers won this match 2-0 last season, ending a 16-match winless run against United in the Premier League.
- They have beaten United in four of their last five Premier League meetings between the teams.
- Captain Jarrod Bowen has been on the scoresheet in three of those five games, including both meetings last season. The last player to score three times in a row against United for West Ham was Jermain Defoe between 2001 and 2002.
- Tomas Soucek has the highest shooting accuracy (70%) among all players who have attempted at least 10 shots in the division this season.
Premier League schedule this weekend
All matches start at 3:00 p.m. GMT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT unless otherwise noted.
Saturday December 6
Aston Villa v Arsenal (12:30 p.m.)
Bournemouth v Chelsea
Everton v Nottingham Forest
Manchester City vs Sunderland
Newcastle vs Burnley
Tottenham v Brentford
Leeds v Liverpool (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday December 7
Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham (2:00 p.m.)
Fulham v Crystal Palace (4:30 p.m.)
Monday December 8
Wolves v Manchester United (8:00 p.m.)
