Manchester United edged out West Ham in a close win on Sunday, 1x2, on matchday 5. Coming into the contest, London's team came from two draws, and Manchester's team came from two wins. Jesse Lingard was decisive with 1 goal.
The first goal of the game was scored by Said Benrahma, with a right-foot shot from outside the box, after 30 minutes. With 35 minutes on the clock, Cristiano Ronaldo struck for Manchester United, with a right-foot strike inside the box.
In the 73rd minute, key moment of the game, when Jesse Lingard came on. Midfielder scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. In time added on, Mark Noble could have scored for West Ham, but David de Gea has brilliantly saved the penalty.
After the result Manchester United are 3rd in the table, with 13 points, while West Ham sit 8th place, with 8 points. With regard to the next fixture, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's team will play at home against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, David Moyes's team will play away against Leeds United.
West Ham | Manchester United | |||
8 | 4 | Shots | 7 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Shots on target | 5 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
7 | 12 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
8 | 62 | Total Passes | 93 | 7 |
8 | 60 | Passes Completed | 87 | 7 |
7 | 8 | Saves | 3 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |