Paul Pogba’s penalty gives United a 1-0 lead over West Ham at the break at in a Premier League encounter at Old Trafford.

West Ham made a bright start to the game and Felipe Anderson thought he had given his side the lead after 10 minutes when he slotted the ball past De Gea, but the linesman had his flag raised for offside.

It was slightly harsh on the away side though as it looked like Dalot was just playing him on, but it was disallowed.

Not long after, a clumsy challenge by Robert Snodgrass on Mata gave United a penalty which Pogba confidently converted to give United the lead.

Martial pulls the ball back to Juan Mata who is clattered by Robert Snodgrass, Graham Scott points straight to the spot.

Both teams created chances, but neither goalkeeper was really troubled.

United got into some good positions and looked dangerous in the first half, but apart from their goal, they didn’t manage an effort on target.

Solskjaer will be happy with how his side performed, but they need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to double their advantage in the second half.

Pellegrini will feel a bit aggrieved after some decisions went against West Ham before the break, but the Hammers seemed to have found their rhythm towards the end of the half and if they continue to play that way then they could cause United some problems.

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