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West Ham vs Manchester United - as it happened: Jose Mourinho slumps to yet another defeat

All the action from Saturday's opening Premier League clash

Jack Watson
Saturday 29 September 2018 09:08 EDT
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Manchester United's troubled season reached a new low after a 3-1 defeat at West Ham.

Felipe Anderson's early strike, a Victor Lindelof own-goal and Marko Arnautovic's finish left United manager Jose Mourinho increasingly feeling the heat.

The drama at Old Trafford is rapidly turning into a crisis as United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season with just 10 points from their opening seven matches.

Here's how it played out:

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Jack Watson29 September 2018 18:52

68: Hazard tangles with Henderson and ends up in a heap in the penalty area. The fans call for a penalty, but the referee having none of it. It seemed like more of a coming together than a foul.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 18:55

70: Oh no. Ohhh nooo. How has Shaqiri not scored?

Robertson curls a low cross from deep and Shaqiri is in space to tap home in front of goal, but he tires to be too precise and his delicate touch goes wide. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 18:57

72: Off the line again!

Milner stands up a cross to the middle and Firmino heads down beyond Kepa, but the ball is turned away by David Luiz from the line. He's saved Chelsea there. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 18:59

73: Victor Moses comes on for Willian as Chelsea attempt to reduce the regularity of Liverpool's chances.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 18:59

77: Milner matches Moses as he breaks forward and brings him down to stop a three vs three situation.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 19:03

78: Jordan Henderson is coming off from Naby Keita and the Liverpool skipper is seemingly disappointed to be leaving the pitch with his side down. Ross Barkley also comes on for Mateo Kovacic for Chelsea.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 19:04

82: Wijnaldum plays a blind pass towards his goalkeeper and Morata almost intercepts on the edge of the box.

Liverpool pushing for an equaliser but Chelsea are holding firm.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 19:08

83: Liverpool win a free kick and it's Shaqiri to take....saved. It's hit straight at Kepa from the edge of the box. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 19:10

86: Daniel Sturridge comes on for James Milner as Liverpool begin to throw everything they have at Chelsea. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 19:12

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