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Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick has admitted to being “a little frustrated” by the fact his side didn’t play to their best standards as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham.

United salvage a point

Full of confidence heading into the match, United were abruptly shaken moments after the restart as Tomas Soucek fired West Ham into the lead.

Some pitiful defending from Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez allowed Jarrod Bowen to get on the ball and pick out Soucek, who made no mistake as he sent the ball into the back of the net.

With the advantage secured, West Ham retreated into a disciplined low block, challenging United to find a way through. Carrick’s men struggled to meet that challenge.

The Red Devils appeared destined for their first defeat under Carrick until substitute Benjamin Sesko came to the rescue. He met Bryan Mbeumo’s delivery with a deft touch, guiding the ball home with a stunning finish.

United remain in fourth position in the Premier League table, two points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa and just one above Chelsea in fifth.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the final whistle, Carrick hailed his...