West Ham secured a crucial victory against Manchester United at the London Stadium, with goals coming in the 72nd and 78th minutes. Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers' leading scorer this season, capitalized on a well-placed ball from Lucas Paqueta to break the deadlock. Mohammed Kudus then exploited a defensive error to extend West Ham's lead, sealing their triumph with a 2-0 win.
The defeat marked another setback for Manchester United, who have struggled recently with just one win in their last five Premier League matches. The loss pushed them down to eighth place in the league table, while West Ham climbed to sixth, emphasizing their ambition to secure a spot in the top six.
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen expressed the team's desire to be among the top six, considering the competitive nature of the league this season. Manager David Moyes praised the achievement of being in the top six as "amazing" heading into the Christmas period. The upcoming fixtures see Manchester United facing unexpected title-challengers Aston Villa on Boxing Day, while West Ham travels to Arsenal on December 28th.
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