"That is likely to have some consequence on the Champions League places, but the effect on the bottom might be greater. West Ham might have got a valuable point but they will know this could have been so much more, not least for Tottenham Hotspur. Just after 10 o'clock, Nuno Espirito Santo's side had their great London rivals within three points of the relegation, as the prospect rose of a club as huge as Spurs - and a Super League founder - actually going down."
"Carrick loses his perfect record, his side failing to win a fifth successive game. They didn't really do enough to raise the hairs on the back of your neck here, and required a striker's instinct. That might have partly been down to the fact it was the first time he had a midweek game, but felt largely due to Nuno's approach."
Sesko scored in the 96th minute with a deft touch to earn a 1-1 draw at West Ham United. The late equaliser has potential consequences for Champions League qualification and stronger effects on the relegation battle. West Ham missed an opportunity that could have aided Tottenham, and Nuno Espirito Santo's side briefly left Spurs perilously close to relegation. Nuno's momentum also disrupted Manchester United, ending Carrick's perfect start as his side failed to win a fifth successive game. United lacked anxiety-inducing moments and required striker's instinct. Midweek scheduling and Nuno's tactical approach contributed to United's limited performance.
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