Manchester United draws 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Manchester United secured a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20. Lisandro Martinez scored an own goal, giving Fulham the lead in the 63rd minute. However, Matheus Cunha equalized for United in the 88th minute, deflecting a shot into the net. United has struggled this season, having won just one of their first five Premier League matches, now sitting in 12th place in the standings.
- •Fulham took the lead with an own goal by Lisandro Martinez.
- •Matheus Cunha scored a late equalizer for United.
- •United has only one victory in five league matches this season.
- •The match took place at Craven Cottage on September 20.
- •Marcus Rashford continued to struggle without a goal or assist this season.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Analysis: Late goal eases pressure on Carrick
- 5:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cunha Gets 8, Lammens With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Fulham
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Cunha strikes late to rescue point after Martínez own goal
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — 0 goals, 0 assists, 11 times possession lost: United ace was a sorry sight in 1-1 draw against Fulham
"To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham. What were his emotions after this? Relief was surely the main thing. Because after the derby defeat by Manchester City last Sunday and the midweek Carabao Cup exit against Brighton – both at Old Trafford – Carrick was starring at an unwanted hat-trick. All this on the back of other wobbles since the opening weekend when United lost at Hull. Continue reading...
"It is too early in the season for Michael Carrick's position to be under serious threat. With a three-week international break to come, there will be no escaping a certain amount of criticism and it is a long time to wait before Manchester United can attempt to start putting things right on the pitch. Overall, United were good value for a point and might even argue snatching all three would not have been unwarranted given their strong finish.
"Manchester United locked horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier thie evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a quick start to the game...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:26 PMAnalysis: Late goal eases pressure on Carrick
It is too early in the season for Michael Carrick's position to be under serious threat. With a three-week international break to come, there will be no escaping a certain amount of criticism and it is a long time to wait before Manchester United can attempt to start putting things right on the pitch. Overall, United were good value for a point and might even argue snatching all three would not have been unwarranted given their strong finish.
- The Guardian SportSep 20, 2026, 5:46 PMCunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United
To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham. What were his emotions after this? Relief was surely the main thing. Because after the derby defeat by Manchester City last Sunday and the midweek Carabao Cup exit against Brighton – both at Old Trafford – Carrick was starring at an unwanted hat-trick. All this on the back of other wobbles since the opening weekend when United lost at Hull. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:45 PMCunha Gets 8, Lammens With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Fulham
Manchester United locked horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier thie evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a quick start to the game...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:40 PMFulham 1-1 Manchester United: Cunha strikes late to rescue point after Martínez own goal
Manchester United needed an 89th-minute equaliser from Matheus Cunha to earn a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, extending their difficult start to the Premier League season.Fulham took the l...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:25 PM0 goals, 0 assists, 11 times possession lost: United ace was a sorry sight in 1-1 draw against Fulham
1Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, 20 September, in the Premier League. A late goal from Matheus Cunha salvaged a point for the Red Devils after a Lisand...
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