London: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has expressed his disappointment following his team's 0-0 draw against West Ham United at Old Trafford. Despite Benjamin D€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¾ecko's last-minute equalizer that salvaged a point for the Red Devils, Carrick conveyed a sense of regret over not securing a victory.
According to Thai News Agency, Manchester United extended their unbeaten run to five matches with this result. The Premier League encounter saw West Ham United initially taking the lead in the 50th minute when Jarrod Bowen's cross was converted by Tomas Soucek. However, Manchester United managed to equalize in stoppage time when substitute Benjamin D€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¾ecko delivered a crucial goal, maintaining their position in 4th place with 45 points, while West Ham remains in 18th position with 24 points.
Carrick acknowledged West Ham's resolute defense and praised D€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¾ecko for his decisive goal, describing it as a top-class finish. He applauded the striker's efforts in practice and his ability to deliver under pressure, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
In a separate match, Chelsea faced Leeds United, where Chelsea initially led 2-0 with goals from Joo Pedro and Cole Palmer. However, Leeds United fought back to draw 2-2, courtesy of a penalty by Lucas Nmecha and a goal from Noah Okafor. This result leaves Chelsea in 5th place with 44 points and Leeds in 15th with 30 points.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior commented on his team's performance, pointing out the issue of conceding two goals in quick succession. Despite this, he noted his team's dominance in creating chances and controlling possession.
In other Premier League action, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, extending their winless run to nine matches. This leaves Tottenham in 16th place with 29 points, while Newcastle holds 10th place with 36 points. Meanwhile, Everton was defeated by Bournemouth 1-2.
The Premier League schedule continues tonight with several matches, including Manchester City vs. Fulham, Aston Villa vs. Brighton, Crystal Palace vs. Burnley, and Nottingham Forest vs. Wolverhampton starting at 2:30 AM, followed by Sunderland's match against Liverpool at 3:15 AM.