Paul Scholes highlighted Manchester United’s most significant issue after their 2-0 defeat to West Ham, pinpointing the club’s struggles in scoring goals as their key concern at present.
Despite seeking a return to winning ways after their victory against Chelsea on December 6, Manchester United encountered setbacks, facing losses against Bournemouth and Bayern Munich (Champions League) and a draw against Liverpool.
Manager Erik ten Hag fielded 19-year-old Willy Kambwala in his debut, partnering with 35-year-old Jonny Evans in central defense. Young talent Kobbie Maino also featured in midfield, albeit an unfortunate lapse leading to Mohammed Kudus’ 78th-minute goal, sealing West Ham’s win. Jarrod Bowen had previously scored for West Ham.
Paul Scholes, analyzing the match, emphasized the lack of goals from United’s forwards in four consecutive games. He highlighted the absence of threat in their attacks and the overall struggle in creating scoring opportunities, pointing out that even midfielders like Scott McTominay are leading the goal tally.
Acknowledging the team’s injury-plagued lineup, Scholes praised Mainoo and Kambwala for their performances but reiterated concerns about United’s unproductive forward line. He particularly noted Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles despite his significant signing fee and five goals in the Champions League, emphasizing that he’s yet to open his Premier League account.
The statistics reveal a similar goal-scoring challenge across the rest of United’s attacking options, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, and Antony also struggling to find the net consistently in the league this season.