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Manchester United left it late to continue Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run as head coach, but found an injury-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw at West Ham.

Benjamin Sesko’s deft flick was the crucial moment for the Red Devils, but despite long stretches of mediocrity there were some credible performances elsewhere on the pitch.

Classy Casemiro

Casemiro continued his run of fine form even as those around him regressed, and was once again a key figure for United in the middle of the park.

The lion-hearted Brazilian dived into the most duels of any United player and won more than anyone else on either team.

Casemiro won five of seven contested ground duels, and came out on top in three of five aerial duels.

Marauding forward from midfield he was caught offside twice, once as he headed home what looked like an equaliser in the second half.

Defensive dynamo

The 33-year-old didn’t take any shots tonight and had to dig in in his own half instead as a nonplussed United struggled to deal with a well-organised West Ham.

Casemiro won four tackles – more than any of his teammates – and made one clearance, one blocked shot...