Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has scheduled a clear-the-air meeting with his squad following a disappointing Premier League result at Old Trafford.
Late Hammers equaliser denies United victory
The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United on Thursday evening, squandering a lead in the process. The home side had broken the deadlock in the second half through defender Diogo Dalot, who found the net with a composed finish inside the penalty area.
However, United failed to see out the game and secure a crucial three points. Soungoutou Magassa struck a late equaliser for David Moyes's visiting side, ensuring the points were shared and leaving Amorim visibly frustrated on the touchline.
Amorim's defiant response to regression claims
The result means Manchester United remain eighth in the Premier League table, now level on 22 points with both Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion. While they sit just two points off the Champions League places, the performance has sparked accusations that the team's early-season progress has stalled.
Addressing these claims in a terse post-match press conference, a spiky Ruben Amorim firmly rejected the suggestion his side has regressed. The Portuguese coach confirmed his immediate plan to debrief the performance with his players on Friday, ahead of their next fixture.
What next for United's top-four push?
The immediate fallout from the draw will be addressed internally, with Amorim keen to analyse where his team let the victory slip. The focus now shifts to preparing for the weekend's match, as United aim to reignite their push for a top-four Premier League finish.
With the league table remaining incredibly tight in the European qualification spots, every dropped point is significant. Amorim's reaction and the planned team meeting underscore the importance he places on rectifying errors quickly as the season approaches a busy period.
