Late Cunha Strike Rescues 1-1 Draw for Man United at Fulham

Matheus Cunha rescued a crucial point for under-fire manager Michael Carrick as Manchester United fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, avoiding another damaging defeat.

A frantic, end-to-end first half saw a staggering combined 26 shots, but neither side could break the deadlock. United captain Bruno Fernandes came the closest to scoring when his powerful effort rattled the post following a clever pass from Cunha, while Oscar Bobb constantly menaced the visitors' defense.

The breakthrough arrived in dramatic fashion in the 62nd minute. Fulham's Calvin Bassey created havoc in the box, and a mistimed clearance from United defender Lisandro Martínez resulted in an unfortunate own goal, gifting the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Refusing to surrender, United launched a late onslaught. Their persistence paid off in the 88th minute when Matheus Cunha fired home a deflected strike, which was validated following a tense VAR check. The result denied Alvaro Arbeloa his first Premier League win as Fulham boss. However, the draw leaves United languishing in 12th place, matching their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign with just five points from five matches.