Michael Carrick's unbeaten start as Manchester United manager hit a snag with a 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium. The match exposed lingering issues in United's squad, particularly their struggle to break down defensively organized teams despite dominating possession with 65% of the ball.

Substitute Benjamin Sesko rescued a point with a sublime 96th-minute equalizer, maintaining United's momentum after dramatic late winners against Arsenal and Fulham. However, the performance highlighted problems that predate Carrick's tenure, with United managing only three shots on target against West Ham's deep defensive setup. The absence of natural wingers like Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, who left during the January transfer window, was particularly noticeable.

Carrick acknowledged the 'stodgy' performance but praised his team's resilience and willingness to take risks. The draw extends United's unbeaten run to five games and keeps their Champions League qualification hopes alive, though questions remain about the squad's ability to consistently create chances against stubborn opponents. With 12 days until their next match against Everton, Carrick has time to address these issues and refine his approach.