Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “It was a tough game, we expected that really. I don’t think we were at our best in terms of sharpness and attacking side of the game. So sometimes you have to make the most of what the night throws at you.
"Credit to the boys for coming back again, it is a great trait to have in the team. There are positives to take from it, you can't win every game, we certainly didn't want to come away from here without a point.
"It is not surprising, that is what Ben has got in him. He is dangerous in and around the box. That's two really important goals for him – one to get a point and the other to get a win. Delighted for him.
"We have to give credit to West Ham, they defended well and closed spaces of. We just lacked that spark. I won't be too harsh on the boys, we will learn from tonight and come back strong."
Did you know?
- Manchester United have conceded at least once in each of their last 18 away league games, their longest run without a clean sheet since a 25-game streak between September 1970 and September 1971.
- United have both scored and conceded in each of their last 11 away league games, their second-longest such run after a run of 12 between September 1966 and March 1967.
- The Red Devils had just nine shots against West Ham, only the second time this season they've had fewer than 10 in a Premier League match (5 vs Spurs in November).
