Manchester United Manager Erig Ten Hag has been sacked this afternoon and his replacement has been named.
Manchester United supporters didn’t hold back their frustration after the team’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium. This loss disrupted the momentum United hoped to build after a recent 2-1 victory over Brentford.
While United created several promising chances in the first half, they struggled to finish, with Diogo Dalot’s missed opportunity epitomizing the team’s broader issues on the day.
The match took a sour turn for United in the 74th minute when substitute Crysencio Summerville netted a goal for West Ham, following an error by Alejandro Garnacho. This misstep further frustrated United’s fans. The team managed to respond briefly with Casemiro equalizing in the 81st minute with a well-timed header.
However, hopes for a draw were shattered in the final minutes. Matthijs de Ligt’s foul on Danny Ings led to a penalty, which Jarrod Bowen successfully converted in the 92nd minute, sealing West Ham’s win.
On social media, fans pointed their criticism directly at Garnacho, with many viewing his performance as a missed opportunity. According to Sofascore stats, the young Argentine struggled significantly, missing the target three times and losing possession 16 times.
Many fans questioned manager Erik ten Hag’s decision to rely heavily on Garnacho. One fan said, “Ten Hag is treating Rashford as if he’s the backup while Garnacho gets star treatment. The manager is losing his touch.” Other fans criticized Garnacho’s technical ability, with one saying, “Garnacho’s finishing is poor—he’s our weakest link in front.” Some noted his tendency to aim for the top corner, with one fan remarking, “Garnacho always shoots as if he’s going for the upper corner.” Others expressed concerns about his limited impact, saying, “He just runs around with no real quality, yet he’s on the pitch constantly.”
This defeat drops United to a troubling 14th in the Premier League, now only seven points above the relegation zone.
It marks yet another setback in United’s recent run, with just one win from their last eight matches across all competitions. The pressure on Ten Hag is intensifying as fans grow impatient with both the results and lack of tactical adjustments.
United will be back in action at home against Leicester City in a Carabao Cup match on October 30, followed by a critical Premier League clash with Chelsea on November 3. These upcoming games could be crucial as the team looks to stabilize their form and alleviate the scrutiny from an increasingly frustrated fanbase.
