Manchester United Shocked

Manchester United were shocked at Upton Park in front of 34,966 fans and took it on the chin from two former Red Devils Teddy Sheringham and Arlington Heights, Illinois native Jonathan Spector. With Chelsea beating Everton 3-2 their lead has dwindled to two points over the ‘Blues’.
West Ham United sits in the relegation zone which makes this result even more stunning.
It was one of those matches were the elements of an off day plus an inspired performance for new coach Alan Curbishley, poor finishing combined with outstanding goalkeeping from Robert Green of West Ham combined to make it a night of misery for United.
Despite dominating possession, shots, and every statistical category except goals scored United were sent home packing when Nigel Reo-Coker scored in the 75th minute after poor individual defending from Rio Ferdinand along the endline against Marlon Harewood. Ferdinand was over agressive with his challenge allowing Harewood to get the ball into the West Ham captain who scored his first goal of the year. When you see top players like Ferdinand defend like an amateur it reminds us all actually how good these players really are because it sticks out like a sore thumb.
Why it happened/
West Ham: A new coach inspires players to re-establish themselves while some feel a fresh begining. Inspired collective play led to confidence during this one which made me feel an upset was in the making.
Manchester United: Finishing was not sharp amongst their stars like Rooney, Ronaldo, and Saha. Competitive spirit was matched by the Hammers, uncharacteristic mistake led to goal.
What a game in the EPL complete with tons of sidebars, after 15 years of coaching Alan Curbishley gets his first ever win over United?
Glenn