Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Cunha's late deflection rescues United a point at Fulham
A deflected 89th-minute strike spared Manchester United a full-blown crisis at Craven Cottage.
Fulham— – —
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Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
Scorer
Matheus Cunha (89')
Venue
Craven Cottage
What happened. Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th-minute strike earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Fulham. Lisandro Martinez's own goal had put the hosts ahead with 23 minutes to play.
- United sit in the bottom half after five games, 10 points behind leaders City.
- Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is still chasing his first Premier League win.
- Gary Neville branded United's early possession 'the worst 15 minutes I have ever see'.
“A real mess”
— Gary Neville
United head into the three-week international break needing a major gear change to revive their season.
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