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Man Utd Held by West Ham: Carrick Praises Hammers’ Defence

by Ryan Cooper
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West Ham United battled to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in a Premier League contest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The match, played at London Stadium, saw Manchester United earn a point on the road.

Official league statistics indicate Manchester United controlled possession with 65.1 percent of the ball. The Red Devils registered nine total shots, with three on target.

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Despite dominating the play, Manchester United fell behind in the 50th minute when Tomas Soucek found the back of the net. The visitors needed a late goal to salvage a draw, scoring deep into stoppage time.

Benjamin Sesko leveled the score in the 90+6th minute, finishing off a cross from Bryan Mbeumo.

Following the match, Michael Carrick praised West Ham’s defensive performance, acknowledging their ability to frustrate his side. He also stated his team would learn from the experience.

“We have to grant West Ham credit; they defended well and closed down the spaces. We were just a little bit short on creativity,” Carrick said, according to BBC.

“I won’t be too harsh on the players; we will learn from tonight and come back stronger,” Carrick added.

(cas/aff)

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