Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Manchester United vs West Ham United in the Carabao Cup.
It seems like just last weekend that these two sides faced one another, doesn’t it? Well, that’s because it was. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side came out on top at the London Stadium on Sunday as his side clinched a 2-1 victory in dramatic circumstances. Former West Ham loanee Jesse Lingard scored a late winner for United, but Mark Noble then came onto the pitch to miss a stoppage time penalty as David Moyes’ team squandered the chance to leave with a point.
How will that result impact the two sides this evening? They swap the Premier League for the Carabao Cup, but will there be a different outcome? Both Solskjaer and Moyes will be well aware they need to manage their squads with both league and European ambitions to deal with. That almost certainly means we will see some changes.
West Ham have not beaten Manchester United in any of their last five meetings in all competitions. And Moyes has not beaten his former club since he was sacked by them after less than one season in charge seven years ago.
Could all that change tonight? It’s not long until we find out – be sure to hang on for the last 16 draw, which will follow tonight’s matches:
West Ham earn quick revenge as Manuel Lanzini knocks Manchester United out of Carabao Cup
After 18 attempts and 14 years, West Ham United have won at Old Trafford again at last.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:51
Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup
Here are the results from all the evening’s Carabao Cup matches. The fourth round draw is still to come as is reaction from Old Trafford:
Arsenal 3 – 0 AFC Wimbledon
Chelsea 1 – 1 Aston Villa (Currently playing out penalties)
Wolves 2 – 2 Tottenham (Currently playing out penalties)
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:44
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
Manchester United had 27 shots compared to West Ham’s nine but the Hammers created the better chances. Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble both should have scored in the closing changes.
Mason Greenwood had a great one-on-one chance but other than that the Red Devils were very lacklustre in the final third.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:42
Full-time: Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
90+4 mins: Redemption for the Hammers! They knock Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup three days after losing to them in the Premier League.
Manuel Lanzini is the hero of the night. His early goal is the difference between the teams. What a result for West Ham.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:39
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
90+2 mins: Man Utd corner. Fernandes swings it into the box as up comes Dean Henderson. The cross goes over the goalkeeper and Issa Diop heads it clear for West Ham. Two minutes to go, they’re almost there.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:37
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
90 mins: Mark Noble has a one-on-one chance to finish the game but his effort comes straight to Henderson who closes him down well. Man Utd need to score but it’s West Ham pushing for the next goal.
There’ll be four minutes of added time to play.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:35
Off the post! Yarmolenko misses chance to win it
87 mins: West Ham work the ball up the pitch before Bowen knocks it back to Noble. Man Utd are scrambling to get back in formation but Noble flicks one over the top and Yarmolenko brings it down in the box. He takes it around Henderson but hits the post with his side-footed attempt! How’s he missed?
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:33
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
84 mins: Man Utd work a corner clear and threaten to break on the counter-attack through Elanga. He’s caught by Bowen who smartly nudges him over and gives away a free kick. It’s allows his teammates to get back into their defensive positions.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:30
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
81 mins: An inswinging Man Utd corner is headed out to Sancho on the edge of the box. He shoots and the ball deflects off one of the many bodies in his way. Martial is first to the loose ball but his effort back across goal is parried by Areola and West Ham boot it away. Last ditch stuff but the Hammers still lead!
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:26
Man Utd 0 – 1 West Ham
78 mins: Bruno Fernandes has a sighter at goal from the edge of the box. He gets the ball to dip below the crossbar but the effort is off target and sneaks wide of the near post. Still, it got the Man Utd fans excited. They’ve not had a great deal to cheer about.
Michael Jones22 September 2021 21:23