Michael Carrick’s perfect start as Manchester United interim manager came to an end as West Ham cut down his winning run, leaving United beaten after a tense contest.
United went into the game looking to keep momentum under Carrick, but West Ham matched them early and made it difficult for the visitors to find rhythm in the final third. The pace of the match was set from the start, with both sides trading spells of pressure without a clear breakthrough.
The key moment arrived when Luke Shaw was left with his “blushes” spared, as Benjamin Sesko stepped up with a vital intervention at a decisive point in the match. Sesko’s contribution proved pivotal as West Ham edged the contest and ensured Carrick suffered his first defeat since taking charge on an interim basis.
West Ham stayed disciplined as the game wore on, defending their advantage and limiting United’s chances, with Carrick unable to find the late response that had fuelled his early wins. The result ended Carrick’s winning run and handed the Hammers a significant victory over a United side still trying to settle under interim leadership.
The match also revealed that Sesko’s timely impact was crucial in taking the focus away from Shaw’s costly moment, as West Ham held firm to close out the win and bring Carrick’s flawless beginning to a halt.
