Manchester United’s struggle on the pitch continued on Sunday as the Red Devils suffered defeat in the hands of West Ham United.
United were utterly dominant in the first half at the London Stadium and they would have been leading comfortably had they taken the chances created. Diogo Dalot missed an empty goal and United were made to pay for this in the second half.
West Ham found their rhythm in the second half and took the lead in the 73rd minute. However, Casemiro produced an equaliser fewer than 10 minutes later before things got controversial.
The home side were awarded a controversial penalty with just seconds left in normal time. Jarrod Bowen converted from the spot and United’s players were still incensed.
Speaking after the match, Martinez who looked disappointed and gave an honest interview.
“I hate to lose. I hate losing and this club is not what we want. The expectations are really high and we want to win every game,” said Martinez.
“But now it’s time to accept it and be honest with ourselves. I want the best for this club and I’m pretty sure this club will be in the top and we will give everything to put where it deserves to be.
Lisandro Martinez reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester United (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
“I’m so frustrated, honestly, so frustrated because I see every day our skills and quality, and then those days when we finish a game and lose, miss many chances again, it’s difficult to accept but we have to accept it.
“Everyone fights and we give everything but I think we have to give more and we have to know that football is a mental game and we have to keep believing until the end with hunger.
“Today, we played a very good first half, then in the second half we dropped, then yeah, we conceded two goals and we couldn’t win the game and I’m so disappointed, honestly.”
United made their worst start to a Premier League season and failure to earn points at the London Stadium has left them in 14th, just seven points above the relegation zone.
Erik ten Hags’ team will be eager to bounce back on Wednesday night when they face Leicester City in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.
