Cunha Rescues Manchester United After Martinez Own Goal Against Fulham
Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute gave Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday. A Lisandro Martinez own goal had put Fulham ahead after the hour mark.
- 63rd minute: Martinez deflected an Alex Iwobi shot into his own net.
- 89th minute: Cunha's effort took a deflection to beat keeper Bernd Leno.
- 1 win from 5 Premier League games for United this season.
- Fulham's result lifts them off the bottom; Tottenham now sit last.
Why it matters: The draw kept United from a third defeat in one week and temporarily eased pressure on Carrick. Deeper questions about the team's attack remain unresolved.
- United did not create clear attacking play; many moves ended in long shots or aimless crosses.
How 9 sources split on this story
Where they split: Outlets agree on the facts but disagree on whether the late equalizer changes United's trajectory or merely delays a larger reckoning.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center frames the result factually as relief from a potential third defeat, with Carrick's position still under pressure.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames the draw as a lucky escape that does not resolve United's evident structural problems and lack of attacking identity.
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the result as Cunha bailing out an under-fire Carrick, easing but not eliminating pressure on the manager.
The Sun36mMan Utd run SIX KILOMETRES less than Fulham with Carrick’s men looking Premier League’s worst team without ball
Daily Mail2hGary Neville furiously brands Man United an 'absolute disgrace' and claims 'that's the worst 15 minutes I've EVER seen them play' after Lisandro Martinez's calamitous own goal during dismal 1-1 draw with Fulham
The Telegraph3hNeville blasts ‘worst’ United as Cunha rescues point at FulhamWhat’s next: The Premier League pauses for a three-week international window before United return.
- Whether Carrick can address United's structural attacking problems during the international break.
- Whether Fulham's points will reflect their performances under Arbeloa as the season continues.