Manchester United rescued a late point in a 1-1 draw against West Ham in the Premier League, ending their chance at a fifth straight win under interim manager Michael Carrick. Tomas Soucek scored for the hosts early in the second half, but Benjamin Sesko equalized in stoppage time. The result leaves West Ham two points from safety and United in fourth place.
The match at the London Stadium on February 10, 2026, kicked off at 20:15 GMT. West Ham started brightly, with Jarrod Bowen heading wide from a Crysencio Summerville cross and Summerville forcing a save from Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Bruno Fernandes had a chance ruled out for offside, while Luke Shaw's effort was cleared off the line by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The first half ended 0-0, despite United's possession against a defensive West Ham. Early in the second half, Soucek tapped in from Bowen's cross in the 50th minute to give the Hammers the lead. United thought they had equalized when Casemiro headed in Kobbie Mainoo's cross, but VAR disallowed it for offside.
The visitors pushed forward but created few clear chances, with Bryan Mbeumo heading wide and Sesko's initial shot saved. West Ham threatened on the break, but Leny Yoro blocked efforts from Callum Wilson and Adama Traore. Joshua Zirkzee nearly scored from a Fernandes cross, but it went just wide.
In the sixth minute of stoppage time, substitute Sesko flicked in an equalizer to secure a draw. This ended United's four-game winning streak since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim, with prior victories over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur.
For West Ham, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, the point keeps them two points behind 18th-placed Nottingham Forest in their relegation fight, following recent wins against Tottenham, Sunderland, and Burnley.
One United fan, Frank Ilett known as The United Strand, reacted live on KICK. He has not cut his hair for over a year, vowing to do so only after five consecutive wins. The draw reset his challenge, leaving him 'heartbroken,' with the next possible haircut on March 20 after upcoming games against Everton, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Bournemouth.
