In a highly anticipated clash of the Premier League, Manchester United triumphed over Fulham with a nail-biting 3-2 scoreline. The atmosphere at Old Trafford was electric, fueled by the fierce rivalry between the two sides. The match saw both teams locked in a 2-2 draw at certain points, with Casemiro (18’ 1H) and Matheus Cunha (55’ 2H) finding the net for Manchester United while Raúl Jiménez (39’ 2H, penalty) and Kevin Santos (45’ 2H) scored for Fulham. However, in the dying moments of the match, Benjamin Sesko delivered the final blow for the Red Devils in the 48th minute of the second half, clinching a last-minute victory.
Benjamin Sesko came close to extending Manchester’s lead in the 74th minute, but his strike hit the post. The young forward had a stellar performance, scoring one goal, attempting three shots, and completing four passes accurately.
Casemiro also shone for Manchester United, scoring once and successfully completing 34 passes throughout the game.
Under the guidance of coach Michael Carrick, the home team employed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Senne Lammens in goal; a defensive line comprising Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, and Luke Shaw; a midfield trio of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes; and an attacking front of Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha.
On the opposing side, Fulham’s tactical setup, led by manager Marco Saraiva da Silva, hinged on a 4-5-1 formation. Bernd Leno guarded the net, supported by a defensive lineup of Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Antonee Robinson. The midfield featured Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Samuel Chukwueze, with Raúl Jiménez spearheading the attack.
Referee John Brooks officiated the contest.
Looking ahead, Manchester United will host Tottenham in their next match, while Fulham will face Everton at home. Following this encounter, the Red Devils now sit in fourth place in the league with 41 points, while Fulham lingers in eighth position with 34 points.
Substitutions for Manchester United
73’ 2H – Matheus Cunha was replaced by Benjamin Sesko
74’ 2H – Casemiro made way for Manuel Ugarte
85’ 2H – Diogo Dalot and Jorge Cuenca were substituted for Noussair Mazraoui and Calvin Bassey, respectively.
95’ 2H – Bryan Mbeumo exited for Leny Yoro.
Yellow Cards for Manchester United:
Casemiro received a yellow for unsporting behavior in the 63rd minute, followed by Harry Maguire in the 37th minute, also for unsporting conduct.
Substitutions for Fulham
70’ 2H – Antonee Robinson was substituted by Ryan Sessegnon, and Emile Smith Rowe was replaced by Kevin Santos.
78’ 2H – Samuel Chukwueze came off for Thomas Cairney.
Yellow Cards for Fulham:
Marco Silva was cautioned for dissenting with the referee in the 20th minute, while Joachim Andersen received a card for holding an opponent in the 41st minute.