Last-Gasp Equaliser at London Stadium Denies West Ham, Manchester United’s Winning Run Halted

Key Takeaways:

• Manchester United secured a 1:1 draw at West Ham in dramatic fashion, courtesy of a 96th-minute goal by Benjamin Šeško in the 26th round of the Premier League
• Tomáš Souček broke the deadlock for West Ham in the 50th minute, but United’s anticipated fifth win in a row slipped away
• West Ham remained 18th with 24 points, while Manchester United held on to fourth spot with 45 points

Match Overview and Tactical Setups

Manchester United endured a challenging evening at the London Stadium as their search for a fifth successive victory was thwarted, ending in a 1:1 stalemate against West Ham. Under Michael Carrick, this performance was considered the weakest yet, but the visitors salvaged a point with an injury-time leveller.

Nuno Espírito Santo deployed Valentín Castellanos in a lone striker role, supported on the flanks by Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen, while Mateus Fernandes operated as the attacking midfielder. Tomáš Souček and Freddie Potts formed the central midfield partnership for the hosts.

Michael Carrick maintained an unchanged Manchester United lineup, featuring Bryan Mbeumo at the front with Bruno Fernandes just behind. The wings were occupied by Matheus Cunha and Amad Diallo, as Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo shielded the defence from central midfield positions.

90+4 🆚 Fulham
90+6 🆚 West Ham

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 10, 2026

Key Moments and Match Analysis

The Hammers fashioned the first significant chance after 9 minutes, when Crysencio Summerville’s cross found Jarrod Bowen, who narrowly headed wide. Manchester United responded swiftly as Bruno Fernandes broke through and attempted to chip the goalkeeper, only to be caught offside.

West Ham continued to look the more threatening side, forcing United keeper Sene Lammens into a crucial save following Summerville’s difficult shot in the 13th minute. Harry Maguire threatened at the other end with a header in the 17th minute, although Mads Hermansen was untroubled.

On 22 minutes, United nearly fell behind following a corner, as Luke Shaw’s effort required Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s intervention to keep the ball out of his own net. Both sides slowed the tempo for an extended period, limiting clear opportunities. Not until the 40th minute did United muster another promising attack, with Shaw setting up Amad Diallo, whose shot missed the target.

Second Half: Dramatic Shifts and Injury-Time Drama

The second half began with Manchester United pushing forward, only to be caught out by a swift West Ham counter. Jarrod Bowen delivered a low cross into the area in the 50th minute, and Tomáš Souček was perfectly placed to finish between the legs of Sene Lammens, giving the hosts a 1:0 lead.

United thought they had equalised in the 63rd minute when Casemiro found the net with a header, but the goal was chalked off for a tight offside decision against the Brazilian. Despite dominating possession, United struggled to break down West Ham’s defence. Benjamin Šeško tested the home keeper with a precise yet weak attempt in the 76th minute.

With eight minutes remaining, Bryan Mbeumo fired a dangerous shot only for Tomáš Souček to produce an excellent block. West Ham spurned a golden chance to double their advantage in added time, as Adama Traoré shot wide in the 92nd minute, before Joshua Zirkzee missed a close-range header in the 94th.

Manchester United’s perseverance bore fruit deep into injury time. Bryan Mbeumo provided a crucial cross in the 96th minute, and Benjamin Šeško deftly redirected the ball into the net, rescuing a point for the visitors.

Implications and Standings

The late equaliser denied West Ham a much-needed victory, leaving them in 18th position with 24 points as they continue to battle in the relegation zone. Manchester United, meanwhile, moved to 45 points and remained fourth in the Premier League table. The elusive fifth consecutive win remains out of reach for Carrick’s side, prolonging their frustration and that of their dedicated fans.