Manchester United faced mounting pressure as they managed only a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026. The game highlighted the struggles of Michael Carrick’s side, particularly following consecutive losses to Manchester City and Brighton earlier in the week.

The match began poorly for United, with Lisandro Martinez inadvertently scoring an own goal in the 63rd minute, giving Fulham the lead. Despite dominating possession and taking 29 shots, United struggled to find the net until Matheus Cunha equalized with a deflected strike in the 89th minute.

Key moments included:

• Lisandro Martinez’s own goal pushed Fulham ahead.
• Matheus Cunha's late goal rescued a point for United.
• Criticism from Gary Neville, who labeled the performance as an ‘absolute disgrace.’

Fulham's manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, suggested that Manchester United received favorable treatment from officials, while former United striker Louis Saha emphasized the need for the players to maintain high intensity throughout the match.

The result leaves Manchester United in 12th place with just 5 points from their opening four matches, while Fulham, now off the bottom of the table, heads into the international break in 19th place with only 2 points.

Both teams look to regroup as they prepare for their next fixtures, with United facing Tottenham on October 10 and Fulham traveling to Ipswich.