Craven Cottage, August 24, 2025
Fulham 1–1 Manchester United: Match Report
In a dramatic Premier League matchup, Fulham and Manchester United played out a 1–1 draw. The visitors initially took the lead through an unfortunate own goal by Rodrigo Muniz, but Emile Smith Rowe leveled the score less than two minutes later, ensuring a share of the spoils.
Key Moments & Player Highlights
- 58′ – Own Goal: Leny Yoro’s header deflected off Rodrigo Muniz into his own net, giving Manchester United the advantage.
- 38′ – Missed Penalty: Bruno Fernandes was unable to convert a VAR-awarded penalty, blasting over the bar.
- 73′ – Equalizer: Substitute Emile Smith Rowe scored from Alex Iwobi’s cross, making the scoreline 1–1.
Player Performance Notes:
- Rodrigo Muniz looked sharp on the attack and pressured United’s defense, but was the unfortunate culprit for the own goal.
- Smith Rowe’s timely entry into the match brought life to Fulham’s offense and ended United’s long run of success at Craven Cottage.
- Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim noted the team’s overly defensive approach after taking the lead was a key factor in losing momentum.
A reminder of the confirmed lineups:
- Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Castagne; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, King, Iwobi; Muniz
- Substitutes: Lecomte, Cuenca, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, Wilson, Adama, Smith Rowe, Jimenez
- Manchester United XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount, Cunha
- Substitutes: Onana, Dalot, Fredericson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee
Head-to-Head & Stakes
Manchester United have won their last eight away fixtures against Fulham. Still searching for their first win of the campaign, a positive result today could lift them out of the bottom of the table.
Final Thoughts (During Match)
Fulham earned a deserved point thanks to tactical discipline and impactful substitutions. For Manchester United, it was another frustrating afternoon—squandering a lead and missing multiple chances.
(Source: The Guardian Live & The Standard)
