Marouane Fellaini struck the woodwork in the first half and had a shot saved from three yards by Adrian after the break while Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard and Bastian Schweinsteiger all spurned good opportunities in front of goal.
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West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has revealed that Victor Moses could be facing a six-week spell on the sidelines.
Up against a West Ham who started the season so brightly before faltering in recent weeks, Louis van Gaal will be eager to see his boys start firing properly where in really matters – the final third. We defended as a unit, not only the back four but the whole team.
West Ham United are next in Premier League action on Saturday December 12, when Stoke City are the visitors to Upton Park (3pm).
“But the next game is the most important one right now against West Ham”. “But to beat Man United, or beat anyone, you have to score goals and we didn’t”.
Wayne Rooney is dealing with an ankle injury, and the injury is also expected to keep him out of United’s UCL group stage finale against Wolfsburg later this week.
Steve Bower: “While the “style” debate continues about Manchester United, it is hard to argue with the facts”.
I’m going for a 2-0 United win because West Ham have hit a bit of a brick wall after their brilliant early season form.
Bilic lauded his side for their tough defence, but believes they should have walked away with three points.
“Andy is trying hard in training, and has played well in the few games that he has played for us”, Bilic added.
United have been criticised by former players Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand, who think the club are playing “dull” and “boring” soccer under Van Gaal.
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“So far he has showed his class more as an impact player, to come on in the last 20 mins or half an hour and lift our game”.
