Matheus Cunha strikes late to deny Fulham and salvage point for Manchester United
Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to a late deflected goal by Matheus Cunha. The result provides temporary relief for manager Michael Carrick following a string of poor performances.
Why it matters
Documents the ongoing tactical and performance crisis at a high-profile football club, reflecting the pressure on its management.
To paraphrase a former Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick knew that the storm would come. Everything went a little too perfectly for him in the second half of last season. There would be ill winds at some point. Which was what Carrick could feel before this visit to Fulham . What were his emotions after this?
Relief was surely the main thing. Because after the derby defeat by Manchester City last Sunday and the midweek Carabao Cup exit against Brighton – both at Old Trafford – Carrick was starring at an unwanted hat-trick. All this on the back of other wobbles since the opening weekend when United lost at Hull.
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