Matheus Cunha’s deflected late equaliser saved Manchester United from further anguish after Lisandro Martinez’s own‑goal nearly handed Fulham the win at Craven Cottage?
Below you’ll find my player ratings and your scores side by side.
Bernd Leno: Quick‑reaction save from Martinez, then scrambled as Cunha’s effort hit the post. Later denied Bryan Mbeumo with a full‑length stop. 7
Timothy Castagne: Booked for bringing down Rashford as United pushed forward in the second half. 6
David Affengruber: Brilliant defence‑splitting pass to Josh King, though the striker missed. Narrowly escaped a challenge from Cunha near the line, then stripped the ball from Mbeumo on the counter. 7
Calvin Bassey: Had a tough tactical role without a traditional centre‑forward, yet helped create Fulham’s goal. 7
Antonee Robinson: Shifted into an inside‑forward slot, which unsettled United’s defensive shape. 7
Sander Berge (Off, Larsson 76): Shot from the edge, saved by Senne Lammens. 7
Shea Charles: Partnered with Berge to shield Fulham’s backline during long spells of possession; occasional passing lapses hurt him. 6
Oscar Bobb (off Kevin, 70): Whipped a chance just wide; could have done better. 6
Josh King (off Andersen, 79): Constantly sought the ball and threatened; saved a shot from Lammens at the far post and his own strike looked certain before the keeper cleared it. Booked for a dive. 8
Alex Iwobi (off Palacios, 70): Ventured into the left‑inside channel, sending a low cross that nearly set up Gonzalo Garcia and a deeper ball for King. 7
Gonzalo Garcia (off Muniz, 79): One stride away from a tap‑in from Iwobi’s left cross. 6
Subs:
Palacios (on 70, Iwobi): Kept Fulham ticking over. 6
Kevin (on 70, Bobb): Settled in well. 6
Larsson (on 76, Berge): 6
Muniz (on 79, Garcia): 6
Andersen (on 79, King): 6
Subs not used: Lecomte, Manuel Angel, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe.
Senne Lammens: Key first‑half saves kept United level and he bravely smothered Iwobi’s threat. Distribution could improve and he didn’t claim glory for the Fulham goal. 6
Diogo Dalot: Crisp spin and dash created a Rashford chance, yet he was over‑worked defensively, lacking cover. 6
Harry Maguire: Used his savvy to draw a foul on King as United wrestled with Fulham pressure near their goal. 7
Lisandro Martinez: Struck a half‑volley that forced a superb Leno save. He later netted an own‑goal. 5
Luke Shaw (off Dorgu, 83): Returned after three games; United look far more balanced with him. 7
Youri Tielemans: Missed a great chance, lacking power on the run‑on from Rashford’s short pass. 5
Kobbie Mainoo (off 79, Mount): Consistently tidy in possession but failed to deliver decisive passes. Never appears rattled. 7
Bryan Mbeumo: Made many strong runs yet far from his best; did he give Dalot enough defensive cover? 6
Bruno Fernandes: Low cut‑back struck the post; still not at last season’s level. 6
Marcus Rashford (off 76, Zirkzee): Tried to feed Tielemans, but the Belgian couldn’t finish. His own effort before halftime was saved by Leno; a second chance flew over the bar. 6
Matheus Cunha: Again played as a number nine, a role that doesn’t suit him, yet forged a prime chance for Fernandes. His deflected shot hit the post and spun wide – arguably the most dangerous United attacker. 7
Zirkzee (on 76, Rashford): 6
Mount (on 79, Mainoo): 6
Dorgu (on 83, Shaw): 7
Subs not used: Darlow, Mazraoui, Mount, Yoro, Andrey Santos, Baleba, Lacey.