Good evening everyone! Welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester United. I'm Graham Ruthven and you can contact me on Twitter (@grahamruthven). Let me know your thoughts ahead of kick-off (19:45).
Premier League / Matchday 29
Upton Park / 17.04.2013
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- A. Valencia(31')
- R. van Persie(77')
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Updated 17/04/2013 at 21:41 GMT+1
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What did you make of the game? Did West Ham deserve to claim all three points? Does Ferguson need to play Rooney in midfield to get the best of him? Let me know on Twitter (@grahamruthven).
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United drop two points in their efforts to claim a record 20th league title and on the balance of the contest West Ham deserved at least a point. Very entertaining tie. Stand-out performance by Andy Carrolll, who gave the United backline problems all game.
94'
FULL TIME: West Ham 2-2 Manchester United
91'
Just before Taylor's effort on goal Hernandez was presented with a glorious chance but Carroll, of all people, made a crucial challenge to deny the Mexican from close range. That was the opportunity.
92'
Taylor robs the United backline and charges through on goal but he loses his composure at the right moment and smahes well over.
91'
Van Persie whips in a corner but Carroll throws himself at it. Like a horse being thrown out a speeding helicopter.
90'
An additional four minutes of stoppage time to be played.
89'
Van Persie's clever touch through almost releases Hernandez through on goal but the Mexican was slightly on his heels and can't catch it.
87'
Giggs takes on Demel and gets a cross into the box at the second time of asking but it's hoofed clear by Collins.
85'
As expected West Ham are now camped in their own half, lumping forward balls to Carroll, who's standing on the half-way line. A flawed tactic.
84'
Taylor looks to take a volley first time on the turn but he gets a feeble connection on it and De Gea collects the trickling ball off the turf.
83'
News has just reached Upton Park that Manchester City have taken the lead against Wigan. A noticable murmour has just spread through the United crowd.
81'
West Ham subs: Kevin Nolan and Mohamed Diame OFF, Jack Collison and Matt Taylor ON.
80'
Carrick finds the run of Hernandez inside the box with an inch-perfect pass but the Mexican can't get enough connect on it and Jaaskelainen saves.
79'
United cranking up the pressure on the West Ham goal, predictably. This time Van Persie can't find the net, aiming a header towards goal from Valencia's cross.
78'
Suspicions of offside about Van Persie's goal. Indeed, the Dutchman appeared to be in an offside position when Kagawa fired at goal.
77'
Manchester United sub: Shinji Kagawa OFF, Javier Hernandez ON.
76'
Van Persie might've got on the scoresheet but that goal was all about Kagawa. Great turn and shot from the Japanese player. His effort actually hit both posts before falling to Van Persie.
75'
GOAL! West Ham 2-2 Manchester United (75 mins - Robin Van Persie). Kagawa strikes the post and the rebound is turned home by Van Persie.
73'
Not entirely surprised Rooney was withdrawn by Ferguson. The United number 10 wasn't having a good game. He was man of the match against Stoke at the weekend, where he played in midfield. Does that tell us something?