West Ham 3-2 Manchester United: Barclays Premier League - as it happened
West Ham United 3-2 Manchester United
- Slaven Bilic's side go sixth and remain in contention for Europa League qualification.
- Manchester United two points behind fourth-place Manchester City going into final day.
- Michail Antonio and Winston Reid headers complete Hammers turnaround.
- Kick-off delayed until 8:30pm after Manchester United buss is attacked by supporters.
- Bottles hurled at United coach on its way to Upton Park. Met Police confirm no arrests have been made.
- Upton Park hosts last of its 2,164 fixtures.
- Hammers move to Olympic Stadium from 2016/17 season.
- FEATURE: How the Boleyn ground compares to the Olympic Stadium.
- OPINION: "Upton Park goodbye is painful."
Full time: West Ham United 3-2 Manchester United
West Ham end their 112-year spell at Upton Park with a much-cherished victory after coming from behind to beat Manchester United. Winston Reid did the damage with the winner, after Anthony Martial's double had seemingly put United on course for the three points. United's top four ambitions are all but over, while West Ham can still finish fifth and reach the Europa League on the final day. That fourth spot now looks likely to go to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Well what a dramatic evening on and off the pitch. Stay with us for all the fall-out from an incredible evening at Upton Park, but until then goodbye.
Goal: West Ham United 3-2 Manchester United (Winston Reid)
Incredible turnaround from the home side as two storming headers puts West Ham on course to mark their final game at Upton Park with a win. Payet's free-kick is into a dangerous area and Reid flicks goalwards and through the out-stretched paw of De Gea.
Goal: West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United (Anthony Martial)
United complete the turnaround with a hand of West Ham goalkeeper Darren Randolph. Rooney and Rashford combine to feed Martial, who storms past Reid and as Randolph anticipates the cross, the Frenchman finds the far corner from a tight angle.
Goal: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United (Anthony Martial)
United have improved since the break and now they are level. De Gea's long kick finds Rashford who finds Mata and as Spaniard ghosts past Reid he finds Martial to slot into an empty net. Those missed chance looking costly now for the Hammers.
Half time: West Ham 1-0 Manchester United
The Hammers are half way to marking their final game at Upton Park with a win after Diafra Sakho's early goal. The only question mark over the West Ham display has been how is it only one? Carroll and Payet should both have netted in a half of complete dominance. United have been lackustre and performed like a team who have endured a nightmare journey. Their Champions League hopes hang by a thread.
West Ham should be home and dry and considering life at the Olympic Stadium. Martial slips and the hosts suddenly have a three-on-two in their favour. Carroll finds Payet, who cuts inside, takes aim and blasts the ball into the crowd. Not the finish the Upton Park crowd, nor anyone else, was anticipating.
Louis van Gaal on Sky Sports: "The images shall tell everything. The police was taping it so it was a lot of emotion for the people. This is the second time in London that we have to start late. We have more co-corporation because we have received our preparation time.
"This is not the first time that i see that. It is not so nice but it is part of the job I have to say. The way that we have been received is not the proper way of course. That makes always a difference for the players, that is big. There is a lot of emotion among the players."
Just to recap, here is a review of the events which have occured in and around Upton Park tonight, for those of you joining us late. West Ham United vs Manchester United, the last game scheduled to take place at the Boleyn Ground, has been delayed by 45 minutes and will now kick-off at 8:30pm.
The United coach was delayed on its way to the stadium due to the huge crowd outside. Widespread reports, ample videos on social media and agency images show evidence of supporters throwing bottles and cans at the bus, which has notably damaged the outside the United coach. West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has refused to condemn fans.
We are awaiting news of any arrests or a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
Some more details regarding the delayed kick-off. Manchester United applied to be given the same amount of time to prepare for the game, when they arrived, and because of the congestion outside that has been accepted. Louis van Gaal's side will be delighted by that; can't say the same about Slaven Bilic's team.
The last few days have been swamped with memories and facts and figures regarding West Ham's final game at Upton Park, so much so that it has been a little overwhelming and even unnecessary. Jamie Redknapp is adding to those tributes on Sky Sports. Frankly, kick-off and even full-time can't come soon enough.
Before we start down a road of nostalgia, it is worth noting that tonight's match is anything but just a farewell to Upton Park. West Ham and Manchester United both have serious ambitions to finishing in the top four. The Hammers must win their final two league games to stand any chance, while United will be guaranteed of a Champions League place if they win their last two games. A draw does no-one any good and gives the initiative to Manchester City.
Just one change made by Slaven Bilic in West Ham's final Upton Park game as Diafra Sakho comes in for Victor Moses.
United make four alterations. Daley Blind and Marcus Rashford return after being rested; Morgan Schneiderlin comes into midfield while Anthony Martial has recovered from injury to start.
Let's have a look at the team news ahead of the final game at Upton Park after 112 years.
Goalkeeper Adrian is the only absentee for West Ham United so Republic of Ireland international Darren Randolph will deputise.
Anthony Martial missed the win at Norwich City and is a doubt, but Daley Blind and Marcus Rashford are back after being rested. Marouane Fellaini is suspended and Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian remains sidelined.
BREAKING NEWS
Before we turn our attention to events at Upton Park, some breaking news to notify you of. The announcement of England's European Championship squad has been put back until Monday 16 May to allow for a further assessment of players fitness. The squad was due to be announced on Thursday 12 May.
Bathed in over a century of sporting history, Upton Park will tonight close its doors for the final time. West Ham United leave the Boleyn Ground after calling it their home since 1904, for the the Olympic Stadium from the start of next season. The evening will be anything but a a relentless tribute to the old ground however, with visitors Manchester United in town in pursuit of a Champions League place. Slaven Bilic's side themselves have faint hopes of a top four finish, but they will likely take victory in their final game over any European aspirations on the final day. Teams news and updates ahead of the final game at Upton Park on the way.
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