Champions League places? Man United still haven't shown they're worthy of one

"The 1-1 draw with West Ham United at Old Trafford on Thursday was another example of an opportunity missed. At one point, leading 1-0 thanks to Diogo Dalot's second-half goal, Ruben Amorim's team was fifth in the table and level on points with Chelsea. That was before West Ham midfielder Soungoutou Magassa's 83rd-minute equalizer sent United tumbling back down to eighth."

"Amorim has been cautious when asked this season if qualifying for the Champions League is a realistic aim, and you can see why. There have been chances to climb the table in games against Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton in the last few weeks, and each time United have fluffed their lines. Against West Ham, it happened again."

"West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo had his side well-organized and well-drilled. The visitors were happy to defend low and give up the ball and, for large spells, United didn't appear to know what to do with it. Passes went side to side and came back again. Crosses into the box were headed away routinely by white shirts. A short corner worked to Bryan Mbeumo ended in his shot being tipped over by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Amad Diallo's cross flicked off Joshua Zirkzee's thigh and was cleared off the line by former United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka -- another player who looks far better now he's well away from Old Trafford -- and Bruno Fernande"

Manchester United surrendered a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1 with West Ham at Old Trafford after Soungoutou Magassa's 83rd-minute equalizer. Diogo Dalot had given United the lead in the second half, briefly lifting them to fifth and level with Chelsea before the late goal dropped them to eighth. Ruben Amorim has been cautious about Champions League qualification and voiced clear frustration after the match. United have repeatedly failed to take advantage of winnable fixtures in recent weeks. West Ham defended deep, limited United's attacking options, and key chances were either saved or cleared off the line.

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