Manchester United struggled but eventually secured all three points in a 1-0 win against West Ham at Old Trafford.
United won the game courtesy of a brilliant Marcus Rashford header in the 38th minute when the striker converted a fabulous cross from Christian Eriksen.
United managed slightly more possession than West Ham. United finished the game on 53% to West Ham’s 47%, most of which came in the second half.
The Red Devils had 482 passes with a passing accuracy of 82%.
For their part, the Hammers registered 408 passes with a success rate of 83%.
The best player on the team in the defensive masterclass was Lisandro MartÃnez.
The Argentine, since arriving at Old Trafford, has been a great addition and showed his class against West Ham tonight.
The defender had a passing accuracy of 92%.
Martinez had 79 touches and 58 passes, at the heart of the United defense where he teamed up with Harry Maguire in the absence of Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof.
The 24-year-old won a whopping 100% of his dribbles and made four crucial blocks.
Martinez made three brilliant ball recoveries and in a supreme display of his aerial ability, won 3/4 aerial duels against West Ham’s physical strikers.
The defender made three clearances to help United on their way to three points, a result that has now moved the club to fifth place, two points clear of Chelsea.
Ultimately, Martinez made two tackles in the hard-fought victory.
Lisandro MartÃnez’s match in numbers vs. West Ham:
92% passing accuracy 79 touches 58 passes completed 4/4 ground duels won 4 blocks 3 ball recoveries 3/4 aerial duels won 3 clearances 2 tackles won
Lich, I love you. ???????? pic.twitter.com/BI4ocZE695
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 30, 2022
Martinez has established himself as one of United’s most important players and game by game he appears to be one of the club’s most astute acquisitions.
