Manchester United's recent 2-0 loss to West Ham United highlighted their ongoing struggles in the Premier League. Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored, securing West Ham's first league win at Old Trafford since the 2006-07 season. This victory also marked only the fifth time West Ham completed a top-flight double over Manchester United, with previous instances occurring in 1926-27, 1928-29, 1976-77, and 2006-07.Despite creating numerous opportunities, Manchester United failed to convert any of their 20 shots into goals. Their expected goals (xG) tally was 2.28, but they couldn't get past Alphonse Areola. This defeat leaves them in 16th place, marking their ninth home league loss this season, equalling their highest number of home defeats in a single campaign.Bruno Fernandes expressed his disappointment with the team's lack of finishing prowess. "We created a lot of chances, but this is not enough. We have to put our chances into goals," said Fernandes. He emphasised the need for more determination and precision in front of goal to turn opportunities into points.United's scoring issues are evident as they have netted only 42 goals in the Premier League this season. Only Everton, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton have scored fewer goals. Fernandes acknowledged this shortcoming: "It's difficult to explain. Everyone wants to score goals. It's not been our season to get the goals in."The team is currently enduring a seven-match winless streak in the league (D2 L5), matching their longest run without victory from September to November 1992. Fernandes missed two chances himself during the match against West Ham and stressed that improvement is necessary.

Focus on Upcoming Matches

Fernandes also discussed the importance of focusing on upcoming matches beyond just their Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21 in Bilbao. He stated that while their Premier League performance has been disappointing, they must concentrate on every remaining game."We had two games; we have one more game," Fernandes noted. "We can't only focus on the Europa League final." He stressed that earning any points in the Premier League would be crucial for them at this stage.As Manchester United looks ahead to their remaining fixtures, they aim to improve their form and finish the season on a positive note despite recent setbacks.