Cunha's late deflection rescues point for United at Fulham
- Source
- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- David Hytner at Craven Cottage
- Published
Key points
- Matheus Cunha's shot deflected off David Affengruber in stoppage time to earn 1-1 draw after Lisandro Martínez's own goal had put Fulham ahead
- United came from behind to avoid a third consecutive defeat following losses to Manchester City and Brighton, but showed little attacking penetration
- Fulham impressed under Alvaro Arbeloa with Sander Berge and Shea Charles providing midfield security, though Gonzalo García missed two clear chances
Summary
Michael Carrick's side faced an unwanted hat-trick of defeats after falling behind to Martínez's own goal at Craven Cottage. Fulham, seeking their first Premier League win under Arbeloa, were the more creative team in the first half and should have led by more, with García spurning two good opportunities. United, without Benjamin Sesko through injury and deploying Cunha as a false nine, lacked penetration for long stretches but caught a huge break when Cunha's shot deflected past Bernd Leno deep into stoppage time.
Original headline
Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United
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