West Ham player ratings vs Manchester United: Kalvin Phillips continues nightmare start to loan move

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Dreadful start: Kalvin Phillips has now contributed directly to goals conceded in his first two West Ham appearances
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Malik Ouzia @MalikOuzia_4 February 2024

West Ham's Premier League unbeaten run was brought to an end as goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho earned Manchester United a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Hojlund marked his 21st birthday by scoring in a fourth league game in succession to put the home side ahead at half-time despite a decent Hammers showing.

Garnacho's deflected effort soon after the restart, however, effectively killed the game off, before the same player added a clincher late on, with the Hammers suffering their first league defeat since the 5-0 loss at Fulham in early December.

Here's how David Moyes's side rated at Old Trafford...

Alphonse Areola 6

Decent parry early on to keep out Bruno Fernandes's dipping strike before coming off at half-time as a precaution.

Vladimir Coufal 6

Returned from suspension and kept Marcus Rashford fairly quiet.

Kurt Zouma 6

Just doesn't quite look at his best at the moment, with injuries perhaps taking their toll. Steered a decent chance wide late on, but denied Fernandes a third with a sharp tackle.

Nayef Aguerd 4

Back from the Africa Cup of Nations but got caught square on as Hojlund struck and then unlucky to see Garnacho's first strike deflect off him and in.

Emerson 5

Terrible decision to shoot when cut-back might have seen West Ham level after the break. Garnacho had scored at the other end within seconds.

Edson Alvarez 7

Brilliant pass created chance for Bowen to pull one back. A big presence in the middle of the park.

Tomas Soucek 5

Early header almost led to opener via deflection off Alvarez but Andre Onana save was smart. Booked.

James Ward-Prowse 6

Lost out to Casemiro in build-up to opener. Form has dipped badly in recent weeks.

Ben Johnson 6

Surprisingly deployed on the right wing but gave a decent account, including a couple of well-hit efforts from range.

Jarrod Bowen 6

Needed to be more decisive when put through by Alvarez, though Diogo Dalot's block was superb. Looks the player missing Paqueta most.

Mohammed Kudus 6

Several fine driving runs up the centre of the park but faded after the break.

Substitutes

Lukasz Fabiański (Areola 46') 6

Called upon at half-time but had no chance with Garnacho strike after deflection.

Maxwel Cornet (Soucek 72') 5

Kalvin Phillips (Coufal 72') 4

Is having a dreadful start to his West Ham career, losing ball in build-up to Garnacho clincher.

Unused: Ogbonna, Cresswell, Mavropanos, Scarles, Mubama, Ings

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