Manchester United struggles in 1-1 draw against Fulham

Manchester United recorded a disappointing 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026, extending their difficult start to the Premier League season. Despite dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities throughout the first half, the visitors were unable to break the deadlock before halftime.

The breakthrough occurred in the 63rd minute when Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez inadvertently scored an own goal, giving Fulham a 1-0 lead. Under increasing pressure in the final minutes, United managed to equalize in the 89th minute through Matheus Cunha, who scored from the edge of the box following an assist from Patrick Dorgu. The match concluded without further scoring, resulting in a single point for each side.

Following five matchdays, Manchester United has secured only five points, marking their joint-worst start to a Premier League season since 2014-15. Conversely, this result provided Fulham with their second point of the campaign. The performance has prompted concerns regarding the team's form as they continue to struggle with consistency early in the season.