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Suddenly in blistering form since their change in management, Manchester United put a four-match Premier League winning streak to the test as they visit relegation-threatened West Ham on Tuesday.
Since discarding Ruben Amorim and installing Michael Carrick as interim boss, the Red Devils are on fire, having toppled Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham in successive games.
The sudden burst has launched them into contention for Champions League qualification, with United sitting fourth in the league standings. Yet Carrick's side cannot let up if they wish to return to Europe's top competition, as a litany of clubs are just behind them waiting to pounce.
For West Ham, the situation is far more dire. Three wins in their past four have given the Hammers life, but they still sit 18th in the standings, three points back of fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest.
The Sporting News is following the West Ham vs. Man United match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.
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West Ham vs. Man United live score
| Score (2H) | Goal scorers | |
| West Ham | 1 | Soucek (50') |
| Man United | 0 | – |
Location: London Stadium (London, England)
Referee: Simon Hooper
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Starting lineups:
West Ham (4-4-1-1, right to left): 1. Hermansen (GK) — 29. Wan-Bissaka, 4. Disasi, 15. Mavropanos, 12. Diouf — 20. Bowen, 28. Soucek, 32. Potts 7. Summerville — 18. M. Fernandes — 11. Castellanos.
Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): 31. Lammens (GK) — 2. Dalot, 5. Maguire (Yoro, 68'), 6. L. Martinez, 23. Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 37. Mainoo — 16. Diallo, 8. B. Fernandes, 10. Cunha (Sesko, 68') — 19. Mbeumo.
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West Ham vs. Man United talking points, analysis
This section will be updated with commentary and analysis of the match once it concludes.
West Ham vs. Man United key moments
68th min: Harry Maguire seems to be struggling with a hamstring injury he suffered earlier in the first half, and will be replaced by Lenny Yoro. Matheus Cunha is also hauled off and replaced by Benjamin Sesko.
63rd min: Chance, Man United! CASEMIRO BAGS THE EQUALISER FOR MAN UNITED! He races in on goal and meets the ball from Kobbie Mainoo on the right, heading it home!!
BUT NO! He's offside! The goal was initially given, but the VAR Craig Pawson confirms that the Brazilian was leaning over the line! Casemiro's muted celebration betrayed his fear that this would be wiped away!
50th min: GOAL! WEST HAM! TOMAS SOUCEK SCORES WHAT COULD BE A MASSIVE GOAL IN THE RELEGATION BATTLE!!!
West Ham counter with a long-ball down the middle, and it's held up to Jarrod Bowen who carries it forward. He brings the ball out wide right before delivering a bobbling cross to the face of goal where Soucek bundles it home!
HIGHLIGHT:Watch West Ham goal in UK
HALFTIME — West Ham 0-0 Man United
Those 45 minutes were right up there for the worst half of football of any match this entire Premier League season. A combined 5 total shots worth 0.28 xG between them so far.
Two organised sides with zero intent of attacking the opposition. Zero goal mouth action. Horrible.
13th min: Chance, West Ham! SENNE LAMMENS MAKES A HUGE FULL-STRETCH SAVE! He keeps out a curling shot from Crysencio Summerville which was destined to tuck inside the far post!
Kickoff: They're under way at the Olympic Stadium in London in the pouring rain! Both teams have every reason to go for all three points here, will that make for an exciting 90 minutes? Let's hope so!
1 hour to kickoff: Lineups are in! There are no surprises whatsoever, as both XI's are exactly as predicted.
2 hours to kickoff: Michael Carrick has rejuvenated Manchester United seemingly in an instant. His first task after being hired as interim boss was to put Bruno Fernandes back in a starring role on the pitch.
The move has worked wonders, as Carrick has suggested — not without merit — that Fernandes is playing like the MVP of the league right now. "Yeah, quite possibly," the United manager pondered when asked if that were the case.
Since returning from injury, Fernandes has delivered a goal and five assists in five Premier League matches. The Portugal star now has 74 chances created this season in league play, twenty-seven more than anyone else, an astonishing total compared to the rest of the league.
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— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 9, 2026
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West Ham vs. Man United reaction
Following the game, this section will be updated with post-match reaction from Thomas Frank, Eddie Howe, and players.
West Ham vs. Man United team news
West Ham team news
- Defender Jean-Clair Todibo is serving the second match of a three-game ban after his clash with Joao Pedro during the defeat to Chelsea.
- Experienced goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski remains a long-term absentee with a back problem.
Man United team news
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- Mason Mount picked up a muscle injury that kept him out of matches against Fulham and Tottenham, and he's expected to miss one more game before potentially returning against Everton next time out.
- Matthijs de Ligt has been missing since November with a back issue, but could return soon. This game is likely too soon, but a late February return could be on the cards.
- Patrick Dorgu had been in good form this season, but a hamstring injury suffered in late January will keep him sidelined up to 10 weeks.
West Ham vs. Man United upcoming schedules
West Ham upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Sat, Feb. 14 | FA Cup (4th round) | Burton Albion vs. West Ham | Pirelli Stadium (Burton, England) |
| Sat, Feb. 21 | Premier League | West Ham vs. Bournemouth | London Stadium (London, England) |
| Sat, Feb. 28 | Premier League | Liverpool vs. West Ham | Anfield Stadium (Liverpool, England) |
Man United upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Mon, Feb. 23 | Premier League | Everton vs. Man United | Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool, England) |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | Premier League | Man United vs. Crystal Palace | Old Trafford (Manchester, England) |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Man United | St. James' Park (Newcastle, England) |