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Manchester United scrapes 1-0 victory over Fulham
Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage, a result that flattered their performance. Rúben Amorim's side struggled to create chances throughout the match but managed to clinch all three points thanks to a deflected goal from Lisandro Martínez. The victory keeps United in touch with the Premier League’s mid-table pack.
A slow start for United
From the first whistle, United’s performance left much to be desired. The visitors were sluggish, with Fulham dominating the early exchanges. Matthijs de Ligt held firm in defense, while André Onana made a series of crucial saves to keep the scoreline level. However, United failed to muster a single shot on target in the first half, highlighting their lack of attacking threat.
Van der Sar honored at halftime
The halftime break provided a moment of celebration for Fulham and Manchester United fans alike as Edwin van der Sar was honored on the field. The former Netherlands goalkeeper, who played for Fulham between 2001 and 2005 before joining United, received a warm reception. Van der Sar won four Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy during his time at Old Trafford, cementing his legacy at both clubs.
Second-half changes and Martínez's decisive goal
After halftime, Amorim made an early tactical adjustment, substituting De Ligt for Joshua Zirkzee in an effort to bolster United’s attack. Zirkzee replaced Rasmus Højlund as the central striker, but the game continued to drift aimlessly. The breakthrough finally came in the 78th minute, almost out of nowhere. Lisandro Martínez fired United’s first shot on target, which deflected off Fulham’s Sasa Lukic and past goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The fortunate strike put the visitors ahead 1-0 and lifted the tension on the United bench.
Fulham's late push
Fulham pressed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages. Substitute Toby Collyer made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Fulham a deserved goal, while the VAR disallowed a potential 0-2 from Amad Diallo for offside in injury time. Despite the late drama, United held on to secure a much-needed win.
Looking ahead
While the victory moves Manchester United up to 12th place, their lackluster performance raises questions about their consistency and ability to climb higher in the table. For Fulham, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow after creating several opportunities but failing to convert. Amorim will undoubtedly be relieved with the result, but the performance highlighted the challenges that remain for the Red Devils. As the Premier League season progresses, United will need to show far more cohesion and attacking intent to stay competitive.
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