Matheus Cunha levels late for Manchester United in draw at Fulham
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Manchester United secured a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20. A bizarre own goal by Lisandro Martinez gave Fulham the lead, but Matheus Cunha equalized in the 89th minute with a deflected strike. Michael Carrick's team remains under scrutiny after a lackluster performance and only one win in five Premier League matches. They head into the international break occupying 12th position in the league, trailing leaders Manchester City by 10 points.
- •United's late equalizer came from Cunha in the 89th minute.
- •Martinez's own goal put Fulham ahead earlier in the second half.
- •United has just one win in five league matches this season.
- •They currently sit 12th in the Premier League standings.
- •Next match is against bottom-placed Tottenham on October 10.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Outrun and outfought by Fulham: Michael Carrick’s methods simply not working at Man United this season
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Matheus Cunha rescues Manchester United but their major issue remains clear
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
"Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick after their latest lacklustre display.United's late flurry brought an equaliser in the 89th minute.
"Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th-minute strike grabbed Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Fulham to take the edge off what appeared to be turning into a full-blown crisis for Michael Carrick's side going into the international break.
"1 Manchester United rescued a point late on as they secured a 1-1 draw against Fulham away at Craven Cottage on Sunday.Lisandro Martinez’s calamitous own goal was cancelled out by a late Matheus Cun...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:45 PMOutrun and outfought by Fulham: Michael Carrick’s methods simply not working at Man United this season
1 Manchester United rescued a point late on as they secured a 1-1 draw against Fulham away at Craven Cottage on Sunday.Lisandro Martinez’s calamitous own goal was cancelled out by a late Matheus Cun...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:44 PMMatheus Cunha rescues Manchester United but their major issue remains clear
Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: Cunha’s late strike salvaged a draw for Michael Carrick’s side after a woeful performance at Craven Cottage
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:36 PMMan Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick after their latest lacklustre display.United's late flurry brought an equaliser in the 89th minute.
- Sky Sports—Cunha's late deflected equaliser grabs Man Utd point at Fulham
Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th-minute strike grabbed Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Fulham to take the edge off what appeared to be turning into a full-blown crisis for Michael Carrick's side going into the international break.
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