Man United snatched an undeserved point at Craven Cottage today, thanks to a truly wild, late deflected goal from Matheus Cunha, leaving both managers still absolutely under the gun. Fulham had been playing with dreadful luck against United, and it totally continued in this 1-1 draw that felt like a loss for the home side.
Fulham Dominated, Then Disaster Struck
Let’s be real: Fulham absolutely outplayed United for most of this game. Their keeper, Bernd Leno, was standing tall in net, shutting down what little United could throw at him. Then, in the early second half, the Whites actually took the lead with a Lisandro Martinez own-goal. It felt like they were finally going to break that terrible curse against Man United! They were the better team, pushing the action, creating chances. You could practically taste the three points. But Man United, somehow, found the fortune Michael Carrick desperately needed to avoid a worst-case scenario.
United’s Lucky Break Keeps ‘Em Afloat
United pushed for an equalizer as the game was winding down. They had very little end product all day, but their luck at Craven Cottage is just something else. In the 89th minute, Cunha launched a long-range shot. It wasn’t anything spectacular, but then BAM! A massive deflection off David Affengruber. Leno had absolutely no chance. The ball pinged into the net, and just like that, United secured a point. Talk about undeserved! Fulham’s demons against Man United just won’t quit, snatching a draw at the death.
This draw doesn’t really offer much relief for either side. Fulham’s manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, is still under significant pressure, even though his team climbed one place off the basement to 19th. Man United’s point only moved them one spot up to 12th, so Michael Carrick isn’t exactly breathing easy either. Both managers remain under fire, and this result just kicks the can down the road. They both needed a win, and neither got it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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