Match report
Manchester United Defeats West Ham 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller
Manchester United
1–0
AET
West Ham
Feb 9, 2021
Manchester United held off a resilient West Ham challenge to secure a 1-0 victory in the FA Cup clash, thanks to a late goal from Scott McTominay. The Red Devils' defense stood firm, with key substitutions by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer playing a crucial role in stifling the Hammers' attacking threat.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United 1–0 West Ham (FA Cup)
- • Goal: Scott McTominay (97')
- • Assist: Marcus Rashford
- • Key Substitutions: McTominay for Matic (88'), Telles for Shaw (90')
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 D. Henderson (G)
- 27 Alex Telles (D)
- 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 31 N. Matić (M)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 34 D. van de Beek (M)
- 9 A. Martial (F)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 M. Greenwood (M)
Substitutes
- 18 Bruno Fernandes
- 39 S. McTominay
- 7 E. Cavani
- 33 B. Williams
- 23 L. Shaw
- 21 D. James
- 19 A. Diallo
- 38 A. Tuanzebe
- 13 L. Grant
West Ham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Ł. Fabiański (G)
- 21 A. Ogbonna (D)
- 3 A. Cresswell (D)
- 15 C. Dawson (D)
- 5 V. Coufal (D)
- 16 M. Noble (M)
- 28 T. Souček (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 18 Pablo Fornals (M)
- 7 A. Yarmolenko (F)
- 20 J. Bowen (M)
Substitutes
- 23 I. Diop
- 24 R. Fredericks
- 31 B. Johnson
- 45 A. Odubeko
- 9 S. Benrahma
- 10 M. Lanzini
- 34 N. Trott
- 4 F. Balbuena
- 14 F. Alves
Timeline
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16' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ogbonna · On: Issa Diop
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46' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: Issa Diop · On: R. Fredericks
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46' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: Jarrod Bowen · On: Ben Johnson
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54' West Ham subst · Substitution 4Off: Andriy Yarmolenko · On: A. Odubeko
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73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: D. van de Beek · On: Bruno Fernandes
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73' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Matic · On: S. McTominay
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86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Greenwood · On: E. Cavani
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88' West Ham subst · Substitution 5Off: Pablo Fornals · On: S. Benrahma
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90' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Wan-Bissaka · On: B. Williams
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90' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: Alex Telles · On: L. Shaw
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97' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalS. McTominay · Assist: M. Rashford
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112' West Ham subst · Substitution 6Off: A. Odubeko · On: M. Lanzini
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 837 | 511 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 732 | 396 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ West Ham made multiple substitutions in the first half, including Issa Diop and Jarrod Bowen, to bolster their attack but failed to capitalize on these changes.
- ▸ Manchester United's late goal from McTominay in the 97th minute clinched the victory and showcased the team's resilience under pressure.