“We created a lot of problems” » Nuno Espirito Santo is not happy with the draw with Manchester United: “We could have won”
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Friday, 05 December 2025, 08:47 / Updated Friday, 05 December 2025 08:48
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo (51) believes his side deserved all 3 points in the 1-1 Old Trafford match, in which the Londoners equalized in the 83rd minute through Soungoutou Magassa (22), after Diogo Dalot (26) opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 58th minute.
West Ham remain in relegation place in the Premier League, with 12 points, two behind the first rescue place, occupied by Leeds.
Nuno Espirito Santo on West Ham's draw with Manchester United: 'We could have won all 3 points'
“We have to be proud of what we did throughout the game. The players worked hard. We have to be happy. “The goal we conceded came from a deflection, it had nothing to do with the organisation. The hard work was there. The defensive line did a very good job.
It is important that we won because we come from a difficult situation. We are proud to have achieved something. We could have won the 3 points. We're trying to create a sense of urgency with results, we're looking for better performances. I think that, especially in the second half, we created a lot of problems for Manchester United,” said the Portuguese technician.
West Ham have a difficult schedule ahead of them in December. Struggling to avoid relegation, Espirito Santo's side will play Brighton, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Fulham and Brighton again on December 30.
On the other hand, Manchester United, in the race for the top 4, has a more affordable schedule in December. The Red Devils will play Wolverhampton, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Wolverhampton again.
Ruben Amorim's side have just one win in their last 5 matches, 2-1 away to Crystal Palace after the Eagles took a half-time lead.
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