Man Utd ratings: Anonymous performances all round as Mata the quietest of all in drab West Ham defeat
MANCHESTER UNITED continued their torrid away form with a 2-0 defeat at West Ham.
Andriy Yarmolenko's 44th-minute finish set the Hammers on their way, drifting in off the left and firing home.
And Aaron Cresswell's stunning free-kick six minutes from time secured all three points for the Hammers and piled more misery on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
It means the Red Devils have not won an away game in the Premier League since February - here's how SunSport's Joshua Jones rated and slated the Red Devils...
David De Gea - 5
Playing his first game since signing that new, £350,000-a-week contract. Made a smart save ten minutes before the break as West Ham's training-ground move almost caught United out. But then had no chance as Yarmolenko fired into the bottom corner.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6
The young right-back is one of best defensively in the Premier League, especially with the timing of his slide tackles. But still got plenty of room for improvement going forwards and with the ball at his feet. Often found himself in left-back position covering. Was lucky to avoid serious injury when clattered by Mark Noble.
Victor Lindelof - 7
Dealt with the threat of Sebastien Haller expertly, not giving the big Frenchman any room. Was not at fault for either goal and one of the only players who should not head back up north embarrassed.
Harry Maguire - 5
Was the closest man to Yarmolenko when he opened the scoring but was too slow to react to try and put in a block. Instead could only spin and see the ball find the back of the net.
Ashley Young - 5
Had been typically solid at the back for 44 minutes but then let the Ukrainian drift infield to score. Delivery was poor from set pieces, failing to capitalise on United's aerial threat. Booked for a crunching tackle on Noble with Cresswell punishing the visitors emphatically.
Scott McTominay - 6
Is very much seen as the successor to Nemanja Matic at Old Trafford but the pair started together in East London. Neither are as good as Declan Rice on the other side, though.
Nemanja Matic - 5
Took first shot in anger of the game, letting fly from distance but his effort went straight down the throat of Lukasz Fabianski. Replaced with 20 minutes to go by Fred as Solskjaer looked for something different.
Andreas Pereira - 4
Handed another starting spot with Mason Greenwood ill and Anthony Martial still struggling. Lured Angelo Ogbonna into the most blatant yellow card of the season. But not exactly a player who will take the game by the scruff of the neck and create. Best bit of pressing came when trying to chase the ball to give the ball back for a West Ham free-kick.
Juan Mata - 4
Started in the No10 and was the man tasked with being United's creative spark. The problem was Declan Rice did not give him a sniff, epitomised just before the break when the England midfielder's mere presence was enough to force the Spaniard to simply run off the pitch. Missed a sliding effort at the back post and will be disappointed with his 80 minutes.
Daniel James - 6
Caused the West Ham defence trouble throughout after being declared fit to start. Ironically his best moment came when he got back and pipped the ball off Mark Noble as the Hammers skipper prepared to shoot. Final ball - with his crossing and shooting - let him down.
Marcus Rashford - 7
Can't be faulted for doing anything wrong - because he did not have the chance. Was anonymous in the first half but was looking more promising in the second period before pulling a muscle in his leg and coming off.
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Jesse Lingard (for Rashford, 61 mins) - 4
The man without a goal or assist since January was put up front. Like Rashford, hardly had any service and Mason Greenwood will be fuming with his tonsillitis.
Fred (for Nemanja Matic, 71 mins) - 4
Offered very little after coming on in midfield - a strange substitution.
Angel Gomes (for Mata, 81 mins) - 5
Did nothing of note after coming on but will take confidence by being thrown on with the game still alive.