Wednesday, 22 July 2020

EPL: Manchester United falter again in top four race

Manchester United need a point from their final game to clinch a Champions League place after coming from behind to draw 1 - 1 against West Ham on Wednesday .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’s side moved up to fourth place , ahead of Leicester , who they face at the King Power Stadium on Sunday .

But victory for Brendan Rodgers’ side will deny the Red Devils a spot in Europe ’s elite club competition next season .

Meanwhile , the point for David Moyes’ side guarantees Premier League football next season as they now lie four points clear of the relegation zone .

West Ham went ahead on the stroke of half - time through Michail Antonio ’s coolly taken penalty after Paul Pogba handled inside the area .

United levelled early in the second half through Mason Greenwood who exchanged passes with Anthony Martial before drilling home a low finish for his 17th goal of the season .

United goalkeeper David de Gea’s position has been under scrutiny after two errors in the FA Cup semi - final loss to Chelsea, but the Spaniard made an excellent reflex save to deny Jarrod Bowen.

Declan Rice struck a powerful drive narrowly over but neither side were able to find a winner.