Manchester United and Fulham draw 1-1 in frustrating match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026. A last-minute deflected goal from Matheus Cunha helped United secure a point after an own goal from Lisandro Martinez had put Fulham ahead. Gary Neville criticized United's performance, particularly their lack of urgency and defensive effort, labeling their play in the second half as disgraceful. With three poor displays in a row, scrutiny around manager Michael Carrick is mounting, prompting concerns about team structure and defensive responsibilities in future matches.
- •Cunha scores equalizer late in the match.
- •Fulham initially took the lead through Martinez's own goal.
- •Neville criticizes United’s lack of urgency and defensive play.
- •Pressure mounts on manager Michael Carrick after a series of poor performances.
- •United took 29 shots but only managed to score once.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Neville lambasts Manchester United’s display against Fulham as an ‘absolute disgrace’
"Gary Neville has urged Michael Carrick to stop defending Manchester United players after another troubling performance in their draw at Fulham.
"Neville also called for Michael Carrick to stop defending his players’ poor performances
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:45 PMGary Neville lambasts Manchester United’s display against Fulham as an ‘absolute disgrace’
Neville also called for Michael Carrick to stop defending his players’ poor performances
- Sky Sports Football—Neville: Carrick has got to stop defending the players
Gary Neville has urged Michael Carrick to stop defending Manchester United players after another troubling performance in their draw at Fulham.
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