Ultimately, both teams have set their goals.
Manchester United lost 0-2 to West Ham United in a home match of the 36th round of the 2024-2025 season of the English Premier League (PL), which took place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on the 11th (Korea time). Following this loss, Manchester United is positioned 16th in the league with 39 points.
With their desire for the league diminishing, Manchester United was somewhat one-sidedly pulled along. In the 26th minute of the first half, West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka appeared to be crossing but instead sent a pass into the box. Kudus, who received the ball, broke through and passed strongly to the center, where Soucek, standing in front of the goal, lightly finished it off, scoring the opening goal.
As Manchester United was pushing hard, disaster struck in the 40th minute of the first half. Rasmus Hojlund fell to the ground after clutching his left shoulder during an aerial duel, but fortunately got back up. The first half ended with West Ham leading 1-0.
Focusing on the Europa League final, Manchester United substituted Luke Shaw and Harrel Yoro in the 7th minute of the second half while bringing in Harry Maguire and Viktor Lindelöf to give them rest. However, in the 12th minute of the second half, Wan-Bissaka, from the left side, passed the ball to the opposite side, where Jarrod Bowen finished it off, adding another goal.
Ultimately, the match ended as a 0-2 defeat for Manchester United.
At the same time, Tottenham lost 0-2 to Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on the 11th. As a result of the day, Tottenham (11 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses, 38 points) slipped to 17th. While they have already secured their stay regardless of the remaining match results, it is true that they hold a humiliating position. Crystal Palace (12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses, 49 points) is 12th.
This season, Tottenham recorded 20 losses in the EPL, setting the record for the most losses in a season since the EPL's inception in 1992. They surpassed the previous record of 19 losses set in the 1993-1994 and 2003-2004 seasons.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min was substituted in the 13th minute of the second half after falling 0-2, coming back from injury. Porro was taken out. Tottenham fans welcomed Son Heung-min with applause that could be heard through the broadcast.
In the 25th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min attempted a surprise shot from the left side of the box looking to the opposite side. It was deflected off a defender. An offside was called prior to that. In the 28th minute of the second half, he took a free-kick but was also blocked by the defense, failing to secure a goal. Son Heung-min struggled. In the 44th minute of the second half, after receiving a through pass, he shot from the left side of the box, but again was blocked by the defense.
The match ended as a 0-2 defeat for Tottenham.
As Tottenham and Manchester United are already in a situation with neither relegation nor ranked determination in the league, both teams are focusing on winning the UEFA Europa League (UEL). The final will be held on the 22nd.
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