A brilliant late volley from Benjamin Sesko earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday, keeping the Red Devils in fourth place in the Premier League.
The first half was a tepid affair, with few clear-cut chances. The visitors came closest when Luke Shaw’s effort from a corner routine was cleared off the line by former United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
West Ham took the lead early in the second half, Tomas Soucek darting between defenders to tap home Jarrod Bowen’s cross. United pushed for an equaliser, but Casemiro had a goal ruled out for offside. The Hammers then threatened on the counter-attack, only for two brilliant interventions from Leny Yoro to keep the visitors in the game.
Those saves proved pivotal as, in the final minute of added time, Sesko volleyed Bryan Mbeumo’s cross into the net to snatch a point. 'I'm happy with my finish but not so happy with the draw,' Sesko told TNT. West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his disappointment: 'It is a draw that gives us sadness but the way we competed today was really good. We should keep the standards.'
The draw keeps Manchester United two points behind third-placed Aston Villa, while West Ham remain in mid-table. United next face Everton away on 23 February, while West Ham travel to Burton in the FA Cup this weekend.
