Manchester United Hit New Low with Home Defeat to West Ham as Hammers End Old Trafford Hoodoo

Manchester United's dismal Premier League season reached another low as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham at Old Trafford, marking their ninth home loss of the campaign—a joint-record in their league history. Not since the seasons of 1930-31, 1933-34, and 1962-63 have the Red Devils endured this many defeats on home soil in a single league season.

The loss sees United plummet to 16th place in the Premier League standings, with West Ham leapfrogging them into 15th on 40 points. The Hammers also completed their first league double over Manchester United since the 2006-07 season, and claimed their first win at Old Trafford in 16 years, ending a barren run of 16 matches without victory (D3 L13).

The game began brightly for United, but it was West Ham who found the breakthrough. A well-worked move saw Tomas Soucek flick in a low cross from Mohammed Kudus, who had outmaneuvered United's defense. The Hammers doubled their lead with a strike from Jarrod Bowen, assisted by former United player Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who calmly slotted past Altay Bayindir to stun the home crowd.

Despite United's desperate attempts to claw back into the game, poor finishing and sharp goalkeeping from Alphonse Areola—including a stunning save to deny Rasmus Hojlund in the 79th minute—kept the hosts off the scoresheet. United's struggles to respond after falling behind were evident, as this marked the 12th time this season they conceded first at Old Trafford—their most ever in a Premier League campaign.

The loss underscores a season of inconsistency for Ruben Amorim's side, who must now turn their focus to the UEFA Europa League final against Tottenham on May 21, 2025, in search of redemption.

Meanwhile, Graham Potter's West Ham savored their historic victory, reflecting their clinical edge with an xG of 1.56 compared to United's wasteful 2.28. The Hammers will look to build on this momentum in their remaining fixtures.