Manchester United salvages draw against Fulham in disappointing performance

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Manchester United salvages draw against Fulham in disappointing performance
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Manchester United played to a draw against Fulham on September 20, 2026, with a late equalizer from Matheus Cunha. United faced criticism for their lackluster effort, particularly after conceding an own goal from Lisandro Martinez shortly after halftime. The team sits in 12th place with just five points from five matches, raising concerns about manager Michael Carrick's future. The upcoming international break offers time for reflection and adjustments as pressure mounts on Carrick following the team's struggles this season.

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  • Match ended in a 1-1 draw after late equalizer.
  • Fulham opened scoring with a Lisandro Martinez own goal.
  • Gary Neville criticized United's performance as 'absolutely pathetic'.
  • Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure as manager.
  • United has only five points from their first five fixtures.
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  • 5:50 PMYahoo Sports‘Absoutely pathetic’: Neville says he’s ‘never seen’ such a lack of effort from a Man Utd side as he saw v Fulham
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Gary Neville didn’t hold back in his assessment of Manchester United’s display against Fulham.The Red Devils salvaged a late point thanks to a deflected strike from Matheus Cunha, but ultimately e...

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