Manchester United fans voiced their frustration with a particular player following the team’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium. This setback came as a disappointment, especially after United’s recent 2-1 win over Brentford had brought some optimism.
United started the game with several promising chances in the first half, but their finishing fell short, with Diogo Dalot’s missed opportunity reflecting their overall struggle.
The turning point came in the 74th minute when West Ham substitute Crysencio Summerville took advantage of a turnover by Alejandro Garnacho to put his team in front. Though United quickly responded with a well-timed header by Casemiro in the 81st minute to equalize, their hopes of a draw were shattered in stoppage time. Matthijs de Ligt’s foul on Danny Ings led to a penalty, which Jarrod Bowen converted in the 92nd minute, securing the win for West Ham.
Supporters were quick to share their dissatisfaction on social media, singling out Garnacho for what they saw as a poor performance. According to Sofascore, the young Argentine missed the target three times and lost possession 16 times during the match, fueling fans’ frustrations.
Many questioned Erik ten Hag’s choice to give Garnacho significant game time despite his inconsistent performances. One fan remarked, “Ten Hag is treating Rashford like a substitute and Garnacho as the main star. He’s lost it.” Another added, “Garnacho’s finishing is poor—he’s our weakest link up front.” Others echoed these concerns, with one fan commenting, “Garnacho always shoots as if he’s aiming for the top corner.” Discontent grew over Garnacho’s limited impact, as another fan noted, “He puts in effort, but there’s no quality. Still, he’s always on the pitch.” These comments reflect the fanbase’s rising frustration with both player performance and Ten Hag’s tactical approach.
The defeat has dropped Manchester United to a worrying 14th place in the Premier League standings, just seven points above the relegation zone.
This marks another difficult phase for United, with only one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. The pressure on Ten Hag is intensifying as fans lose patience with the lack of improvement in both results and overall play.
United will face Leicester City in a Carabao Cup match on October 30, followed by a crucial Premier League showdown with Chelsea on November 3. These upcoming games are likely to be decisive for Ten Hag and the squad as they strive to regain momentum and ease mounting scrutiny from supporters and analysts alike.
