Fulham and Manchester United play to 1-1 draw amid refereeing controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa criticized refereeing decisions following a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage on September 20. Fulham took the lead in the 63rd minute through an own goal by Lisandro Martinez, but United equalized late with a deflected shot from Matheus Cunha in the 89th minute. Arbeloa expressed frustration over a series of decisions perceived to favor United, especially a free-kick awarded moments before the equalizer. The result allows Fulham to move off the bottom of the Premier League standings, now sitting in 19th place. They will face Ipswich after the international break on October 10.
- •Fulham leads 1-0 until the 89th minute.
- •Matheus Cunha scores United's equalizer late in the match.
- •Arbeloa questions refereeing decisions affecting the outcome.
- •Fulham climbs to 19th in the Premier League standings.
- •Next match is against Ipswich on October 10.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They would not let Manchester United lose’: Fulham boss decries refereeing decisions after Premier League stalemate
"Alvaro Arbeloa said that ‘every decision’ went in favour of the visitors as they fought back to earn a fortunate 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage
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