Allardyce: We couldn’t cope with long-ball United

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce called for Louis van Gaal’s long-ball tactics to be scrutinised after Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw at Upton Park.

A superb goal from Cheikhou Kouyate, the midfielder deployed in defence due to the absences of Winston Reid and James Collins, had looked like giving West Ham a deserved first Premier League win over United in seven years and at the 13th attempt.