Manchester United draws with Fulham, stays 12th in Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Manchester United finished their match against Fulham with a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday. United's Lisandro Martinez scored first in the 63rd minute, but Fulham equalized late with a goal from Matheus Cunha in the 89th minute. The result leaves United in 12th place in the Premier League with just five points after five games. Despite the early struggles, an analyst pointed out that United leads the league in touches in the opposition’s box, indicating potential for improvement. The team will return to action against Tottenham on October 10.
- •United holds 12th place in the Premier League standings.
- •The draw against Fulham leaves United with five points after five matches.
- •United faces Tottenham Hotspur next, who have not won yet this season.
- •United recorded 182 touches in the opposition's box, the highest in the league.
- •They also limited opponents to only 92 touches inside their penalty area.
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"Manchester United fans will spend the three-week international break dwelling on the side’s turbulent start to 2026/2027.The Red Devils sit 12th in the Premier League after matchweek five and are al...
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