The £71m signing failed to influence the game, with Benjamin Sesko rescuing a point in the dying minutes, and now faces a potential benching against Everton.
Manchester United’s fine run came to a halt against West Ham, with Tomas Soucek’s early second-half goal giving the Hammers the lead. United relied on a last-gasp Benjamin Sesko flick to salvage a point.
Despite the equalizer, several players underperformed, most notably Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroonian, United’s top scorer this season, registered 0 successful dribbles and won just 2 of 7 total duels, losing possession every 4.2 touches on average.
Mbeumo vs West Ham & Spurs
| Stat | West Ham | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes | 90+ | 87 |
| Touches | 51 | 53 |
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Assists | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances created | 0 | 0 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0 |
| Pass accuracy | 83% | 81% |
| Total duels won | 2/6 | 2/7 |
| Dribbles | 0 | 0 |
| Ball lost | 12 | 19 |
His performance earned him a 5/10 rating from MEN’s Tyrone Marshall, highlighting his struggles despite contributing the late assist to Sesko.
Fernandes & team context
Bruno Fernandes also had a rare off day, with 0 shots, 0 dribbles, and only 4 key passes, showing that West Ham effectively neutralized United’s usual attacking outlets.
Other underperformers included:
- Matheus Cunha – ineffective as makeshift striker
- Joshua Zirkzee – limited cameo
- Diogo Dalot & Luke Shaw – errors contributing to Soucek’s goal
Sesko’s introduction brought much-needed pace and dynamism, underlining the need for a rethink in United’s strikerless setup.
Carrick’s options
With Everton up next, Carrick may need to:
- Start Sesko alongside Cunha
- Bench Mbeumo, who is struggling for form
- Maintain Amad’s industry on the right
If United are to push for top-four contention, Carrick must address underperformances in key attacking positions immediately.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
