3 – 2
“Casemiro opens the scoring with a close-range header after penalty drama”
Pivotal“Matheus Cunha doubles United's lead with a right-footed finish”
Pivotal“Raúl Jiménez converts penalty to spark Fulham's comeback”
Pivotal“Kevin equalizes for Fulham in the final minute”
Pivotal
Manchester United
Fulham
Outstanding performance
Manchester United•MidfielderManchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham in a match that epitomized the unpredictable nature of Premier League football. United appeared to be cruising after Casemiro's early header and Matheus Cunha's second-half strike put them 2-0 ahead, but Fulham's late surge through Raúl Jiménez's penalty and Kevin's 90th-minute equalizer threatened to steal a point. However, Benjamin Sesko emerged as the hero, netting the winner in the dying moments to complete a thrilling finale. The victory provides crucial momentum for United in their mid-table battle, while Fulham will rue their inability to hold onto what seemed like a guaranteed point after their dramatic comeback.
Substitution for Fulham: Kevin comes on to replace Emile Smith Rowe.
Substitution for Fulham: Ryan Sessegnon comes on to replace Antonee Robinson.
Matheus Cunha of Manchester United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Timothy Castagne committed a foul against a Fulham player.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed Manchester United 2-0 Fulham.
GOAL DISALLOWED AFTER VAR REVIEW: Jorge Cuenca from Fulham finds the back of the net, but the goal is canceled following a VAR check.
A shot is deflected. Samuel Chukwueze from Fulham attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Raúl Jiménez from Fulham attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
CasemiroYellow CardCasemiro of Manchester United has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Casemiro commits a foul for Manchester United.
Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham earned a free kick on the right flank.
Bruno Fernandes committed a foul for Manchester United.
Antonee Robinson from Fulham was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham committed a foul.
Amad Diallo from Manchester United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
assist: Casemiro
Goal! Manchester United leads Fulham 2-0. Matheus Cunha scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
The attempt is thwarted. Diogo Dalot from Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Fulham after Lisandro Martínez allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Sander Berge from Fulham takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jorge Cuenca, who set it up with a header.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Harry Wilson from Fulham takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Senne Lammens of Manchester United makes a save in the bottom left corner.
Harry Wilson from Fulham has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Luke Shaw of Manchester United committed a foul.
Another offensive push is underway. Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it’s stopped by Fulham's goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, who is positioned centrally. The assist came from Diogo Dalot, who delivered a precise through ball.
The second half is underway with the score at Manchester United 1, Fulham 0.
The first half has concluded with Manchester United leading Fulham 1-0.
Opportunity squandered! Harry Maguire of Manchester United attempted a header from close range but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Bryan Mbeumo, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Manchester United after Sander Berge allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Amad Diallo of Manchester United takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Bruno Fernandes.
Opportunity squandered. Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Alex Iwobi committed a foul against a Fulham player.
Joachim AndersenYellow CardJoachim Andersen from Fulham has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Joachim Andersen committed a foul on a Fulham player.
Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Missed opportunity! Raúl Jiménez from Fulham attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the right. The chance was set up by Alex Iwobi, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Fulham after Diogo Dalot allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Alex Iwobi from Fulham takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Offside call against Manchester United. Casemiro has been flagged for being offside.
Timothy Castagne committed a foul against Fulham.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Harry Maguire from Manchester United earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Harry Wilson from Fulham committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Harry Wilson from Fulham takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Samuel Chukwueze.
Corner kick awarded to Manchester United after Jorge Cuenca allowed the ball to go out.
Timothy Castagne committed a foul against Fulham.
Casemiro from Manchester United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
assist: Bruno Fernandes
Goal! Manchester United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Fulham. Casemiro heads the ball from close range into the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Bruno Fernandes, who delivered a perfect cross.
VAR Review: Penalty Not Awarded to Manchester United.
Jorge Cuenca of Fulham has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.
Penalty awarded to Manchester United! Matheus Cunha is brought down inside the box.
The attempt is thwarted. Samuel Chukwueze from Fulham takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Antonee Robinson.
Corner awarded to Fulham after a play that resulted in a deflection off Senne Lammens.
Corner awarded to Fulham after a play that resulted in a deflection off Senne Lammens.
Corner awarded to Fulham after Luke Shaw's defensive play.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Harry Maguire from Manchester United attempts a header from within the six-yard box. Positioned on the left side, his effort is thwarted by Fulham's goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, who makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Bryan Mbeumo, who delivered a cross into the area.
Corner kick awarded to Manchester United after Sander Berge allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Fulham. Harry Wilson has been caught in an offside position.
Fresh offensive play underway. Amad Diallo from Manchester United takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Opportunity squandered. Joachim Andersen from Fulham takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the goal and to the right.
The opening half is underway...
Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford seeking a third consecutive Premier League victory under interim manager Michael Carrick. With United sitting 4th and Fulham chasing European qualification from 7th, both sides are in strong form and desperate for points in a tight mid-table battle.
