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Fulham and Manchester United settle for draw in Premier League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Fulham and Manchester United settle for draw in Premier League clash

Summary

Fulham and Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026. The match featured 26 shots in the first half, with Manchester United taking 17 of those, making it the highest number of attempts in a scoreless opening half since 2003-04. Fulham's manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressed disappointment over conceding a late goal and emphasized the need for improvement amid a challenging month against top teams. Both teams had significant chances, with good performances from the goalkeepers. Fulham has now failed to win any of their first five league matches this season, mirroring past struggles that have resulted in relegation.

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By the Numbers

•Fulham and Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw.
•26 shots were recorded in the first half, a Premier League record.
•Fulham has yet to win any of their first five matches this season.
•Alvaro Arbeloa noted the team's potential despite the draw.
•The match took place at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026.

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6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: What Arbeloa said

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This is just the fourth time that Fulham have failed to win any of their opening five games in a top-flight campaign (with 1951-52, 2011-12 and 2020-21), while they have been relegated in two of the previous three (51-52 and 20-21). There were 26 shots in the first half of this match between Fulham (nine) and Manchester United (17), the most in the opening half of a Premier League game with no goals scored on record (since 2003-04).
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