Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Fulham at Craven Cottage, easing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick ahead of the international break.

The match took a turn when Lisandro Martinez scored a horror own goal in the 67th minute, following a chaotic defensive display from United. This incident compounded the team's struggles, coming on the heels of a Carabao Cup collapse against Brighton and a disappointing loss in the Manchester derby.

Key moments included:

• Bruno Fernandes hitting the post in the first half.
• A crucial save from Fulham’s Bernd Leno, who was pivotal in keeping the scoreline level until Cunha's late goal.

Despite the late equalizer, United remains in the bottom half of the Premier League, 10 points behind leaders Manchester City. This marks their joint-worst start to a league season.

Cunha expressed frustration post-match, stating, "They put in more energy than us; we cannot accept this." Carrick acknowledged the team's potential, emphasizing their need to convert chances into goals.

Fulham's new boss Alvaro Arbeloa lamented missed opportunities and felt his side deserved more from the match, citing several contentious refereeing decisions. The draw leaves Fulham off the bottom of the table, offering a glimmer of hope as they seek their first win under Arbeloa.

As both teams look to regroup, the upcoming international break presents a crucial period for United to recalibrate and push for a turnaround in form.