Manchester United fans directed criticism at one player in particular following their disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham United at the London Stadium.
United had entered the game hoping to build on their recent 2-1 win over Brentford. However, they couldn’t capitalize on a series of first-half opportunities, with Diogo Dalot’s glaring miss summing up Erik ten Hag’s side’s struggles in London.
The situation worsened when substitute Crysencio Summerville put West Ham ahead in the 74th minute, capitalizing on Alejandro Garnacho’s turnover.
Ten Hag’s side briefly equalized with Casemiro’s 81st-minute header, but West Ham had the final say when Jarrod Bowen converted a penalty in the 92nd minute, following a Matthijs de Ligt foul on Danny Ings.
Fans were vocal on social media about Garnacho’s wasteful performance. According to Sofascore, the Argentine missed the target three times and lost possession 16 times during the game.
One fan remarked, “Ten Hag is treating Rashford as a bench player and Garnacho as a star. The manager has lost his mind.” Another added, “Garnacho’s finishing technique is terrible—he’s our worst finisher up front.”
A third said, “Garnacho always shoots like he’s aiming for the roof of the net.” Others felt his continued playtime was unwarranted, with one fan stating, “He doesn’t offer anything beyond effort. No quality, but he’s always on the pitch.”
The defeat leaves Manchester United in 14th place in the Premier League, just seven points above the relegation zone, and highlights a poor run with only one win in their last eight games across all competitions.
Next, United face Leicester City at home in the Carabao Cup on October 30, followed by a Premier League match against Chelsea on November 3.
