In their victory over West Ham at Old Trafford, Manchester United displayed outstanding play at Old Trafford.
It was satisfying to finish this one very early because Erik ten Hag’s team had to fight hard for every point throughout a wild 2023–2024 season.
Rasmus Hojlund’s two goals in the second half and Alejandro Garnacho’s two goals in the first helped Manchester United win.
David Moyes comments to Diogo Dalot.
Similar to his record at the stadium during his tenure as Red Devils manager in the period from 2013 to 2014, West Ham manager David Moyes has had difficulty achieving success while hosting teams at Old Trafford.
In his post-match remarks, the Hammers manager acknowledged that his team lacked ruthlessness in the closing third.
We had some opportunities, but we weren’t clinical when we had the chance, he said to the club’s media.
When defender Diogo Dalot dove in to deny Jarrod Bowen’s attempt when he was through on goal in the second half, it was their great moment.
“Dalot did brilliantly to make his recovery run and make the tackle,” acknowledged Moyes.
Moyes was cautious about the Manchester United pair.
Prior to the match, Moyes claims he was very cautious and had his team ready to attempt to halt two Manchester United players.
“We were wary of Marcus Rashford and his ability to get forward, as well as Luke Shaw at left-back, but I thought Ben [Johnson] did a really good job for us,” the man clarified.
Moyes comments on Lisandro Martinez
Moyes praised Lisandro Martinez’s handling of the situation after United were taken off guard by West Ham’s quick counterattack.
He clarified, saying, “Emerson was through. Maybe Jarrod could continue his run and offer him a square-pass option for the tap-in. Maybe it would affect [Lisandro] Martinez, who played well in defense and forced Emerson to maintain possession of the ball. The ball is gone before you realize it.
