Manchester United clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, with a deflected goal from Lisandro Martinez proving decisive. The Argentine defender’s 30-yard shot took a fortunate deflection off Fulham’s Sasa Lukic, looping over goalkeeper Bernd Leno to secure the victory.
Match Overview
The encounter was largely devoid of clear-cut opportunities, with United’s only shot on target resulting in the goal. Fulham’s attempts to equalise were thwarted, notably when substitute Toby Collyer cleared Joachim Andersen’s powerful header off the line in the dying moments.
Impact on Standings
This result propels Manchester United to 12th place in the Premier League standings, while Fulham remains in 10th, denting their aspirations for European competition.
Key Moments
- United’s first-half performance was lacklustre, with Alex Iwobi testing Andre Onana twice.
- Raul Jimenez’s efforts for Fulham failed to hit the target.
- Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick in the second half narrowly missed, hitting the side-netting.
- Amad’s late goal for United was disallowed for offside.
Player Performances
Alex Iwobi stood out for Fulham, frequently challenging United’s defence, but his efforts were insufficient to change the outcome. United’s attack showed familiar weaknesses, despite the win.
Managerial Insights
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, will be eager to address his team’s attacking issues as they prepare to host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford next Sunday.