Magnusson era off to winning start

West Ham 1 Sheffield United 0

Hayden Mullins’ first-half header gave West Ham the victory they needed to get the Eggert Magnusson era off to a winning start.

But the Upton Park success over struggling Sheffield United was never a formality and the home side were relieved when Blades substitute Christian Nade failed to hit the target from point-blank range.

As the Hammers missed chances to seal the victory, the Blades had a stoppage-time goal disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Robert Green.