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Sesko's 96th-minute equaliser denies West Ham vital win

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Benjamin Sesko's dramatic 96th-minute equaliser denied West Ham a crucial victory in their Premier League survival bid, as Manchester United snatched a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium. Tomas Soucek had given the Hammers the lead with a tap-in just after halftime, only for Sesko to strike deep into stoppage time.

West Ham dominated much of the contest, with Jarrod Bowen setting up Soucek's opener by bullying Luke Shaw in the build-up. Aaron Wan-Bissaka made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny United early, while Casemiro's headed equaliser was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. The result leaves West Ham unable to close the gap on 17th-place Nottingham Forest, who face Wolves on Wednesday.

Manchester United remain fourth under Michael Carrick despite failing to secure a fifth consecutive win. The draw keeps West Ham's survival hopes alive but highlights their struggle to convert dominance into three points. With Forest's upcoming fixture, the relegation battle intensifies as both teams fight to avoid the drop.