Manchester United secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham, as Benjamin Šeško’s injury-time equaliser salvaged a point at the London Stadium.
The Premier League clash on February 10, 2026, saw a determined West Ham side, battling near the relegation zone in 18th place, host a Manchester United team pushing for a top-four finish. United, currently sitting 4th, arrived with strong form, while the Hammers sought to turn their season around with a vital home performance.
The first half unfolded as a tactical battle, with Manchester United dominating possession. They dictated play from the midfield, patiently building attacks. However, West Ham's defence remained well-organised and disciplined throughout the opening 45 minutes.
The home side, despite seeing less of the ball, looked compact and dangerous on the counter-attack. Their solid defensive shape largely nullified United's attacking efforts. Clear-cut chances remained scarce for both teams, and the scoreline stayed level at 0-0 heading into the break.
Managerial instructions at half-time likely focused on finding a breakthrough for United, while West Ham aimed to maintain their defensive resilience and perhaps threaten more offensively. The second half promised more attacking intent from both sides.
West Ham broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second half, sparking celebrations at the London Stadium. In the 50th minute, Jarrod Bowen delivered a precise ball into the box, which Tomáš Souček met with conviction. He guided his header past the goalkeeper, putting the Hammers 1-0 up.
Manchester United immediately pushed for an equaliser, increasing their intensity. Diogo Dalot received a yellow card in the 57th minute for a clumsy challenge as frustrations began to mount. Moments later, in the 63rd minute, Casemiro thought he had levelled the score, but the goal was correctly disallowed for offside after a VAR review, denying United.
Both managers introduced fresh legs to influence the game's outcome. For United, Leny Yoro and Benjamin Šeško entered the fray, with Šeško replacing Matheus Cunha in the 69th minute. West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 70th minute, adding to the game's tension.
The game entered a period of intense pressure from the visitors as the clock ticked down. Deep into stoppage time, United finally found their breakthrough. In the 96th minute, a swift move saw Bryan Mbeumo deliver a crucial assist to substitute Benjamin Šeško, who fired home to snatch a dramatic 1-1 draw for Manchester United.
Statistically, Manchester United controlled possession with 65%, but only managed 9 total shots, with 3 on target. West Ham registered 7 total shots, also finding the target 3 times. West Ham outperformed their Expected Goals (xG) of 1.03, while United's xG stood lower at 0.62, highlighting their late fortune.
The hard-fought draw sees Manchester United retain their fourth-place spot, though they will feel two valuable points were dropped in their chase. For West Ham, a vital point against a top side offers a much-needed boost in their ongoing fight to avoid relegation.
